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2. Anatomy

The Hippocampal Network

New memories are consolidated in the hippocampus via an excitatory circuit.

13.07.2015

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2. Anatomy

Connections of the Dorsal Thalamus

As the “gateway to consciousness,” the thalamus is particularly strongly connected to the cerebral cortex.

13.07.2015

1. Basics
2. Anatomy

The Papez Circuit in the Limbic System

The Papez circuit connects four parts of the limbic system. New memory content is transmitted.

13.07.2015

1. Basics
2. Anatomy

Network of the Basal Ganglia

One nucleus inhibits the other, only so that the cortex can ultimately be stimulated.

13.07.2015

1. Basics
2. Communication of Cells

Swirling Synapses

View through an electron microscope: image of a synapse

16.05.2012

1. Basics
2. Communication of Cells

Colorful Activity: Nerve Cells in the Hippocampus

This image shows a tangle of nerve cells in the hippocampus.

10.05.2012

1. Basics
2. Communication of Cells

Serotonin

Serotonin is one of the neurotransmitters in the central nervous system.

07.05.2012

1. Basics
2. Communication of Cells

Incoming

A nerve cell from the hippocampus sits enthroned in a Petri dish.

10.05.2012

1. Basics
2. Communication of Cells

Dopamine

As a neurotransmitter, dopamine also plays a role in the reward center.

07.05.2012

1. Basics
2. Communication of Cells

Neuron Storm

Like thousands of tiny flashes of lightning, the extensions of nerve cells run through this image.

10.05.2012