Basal Ganglia and Limbic Structures
- Previous year questions on Basal Ganglia and Limbic Structures for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Anatomy section of the exam.
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- 8 live questions in Basal Ganglia and Limbic Structures.
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- Question set last updated 3 Sept 2026.
Q1.In the Papez circuit of the limbic system, between which combination is the hypothalamus placed on the basis of function?
- ACingulate cortex-hippocampus
- BHippocampus-thalamus✓ Correct answer
- CThalamus-hippocampus
- DThalamus-cingulate cortex
Q2.Hippocampus is connected to the hypothalamus by which structure?
- AFornix✓ Correct answer
- BMammilary bodies
- CMedian forebrain bundles
- DSeptal nuclei
Q3.Nuclei deep within the medial temporal lobes of the brain
- AAmygdala✓ Correct answer
- BRaphae nucleus
- CDentate nucleus
- DRed nucleus.
Q4.The hippocampal formation is pa of the______ lobe
- AFrontal
- BInsular
- CLimbic✓ Correct answer
- DOccipital
Q5.Nucleus accumbens is related to which of the following?
- ABasal ganglia✓ Correct answer
- BBrain stem
- CThalamus
- DCerebellum
Q6.Globus pallidus, putamen are present in-
- APons
- BBasal ganglia✓ Correct answer
- CThalamus
- DCerebellum
Q7.Corpus striatum includes all except
- ACaudate nucleus
- BPutamen
- CGlobus pallidus
- DAmygdala✓ Correct answer
Q8.True statement about Limbic system
- AHas five layers
- BIt is not phylogenetically evolved in humans
- CConcerned with memory and the emotional aspects of behavior✓ Correct answer
- DSubcortical nuclei exclude the septum
Answer key
Q1: B. Hippocampus-thalamus; Q2: A. Fornix; Q3: A. Amygdala; Q4: C. Limbic; Q5: A. Basal ganglia; Q6: B. Basal ganglia; Q7: D. Amygdala; Q8: C. Concerned with memory and the emotional aspects of behavior.
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