The main functions of the limbic system include processing and managing the followings, EXCEPT:

A. Emotions.
B. Speech Production
C. Motivations.
D. Memory 
E. Higher level thinking 

The correct answer is 'B and E Only'

Key Points

• Limbic System Functions:
  • The limbic system is a complex set of structures in the brain that is involved in processing emotions, motivations, and memory.
  • It includes key parts like the hippocampus, amygdala, and parts of the hypothalamus.
  • These structures work together to regulate emotional responses, form and retrieve memories, and drive motivational states.

Additional Information

• Speech Production:
  • Speech production is primarily controlled by Broca's area and Wernicke's area, which are located in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, respectively.
  • The limbic system does not directly manage or process speech production.
• Higher Level Thinking:
  • Higher level thinking, including functions such as reasoning, planning, and problem-solving, is largely managed by the prefrontal cortex, part of the frontal lobe.
  • The limbic system does not play a direct role in these cognitive processes.
• Other Functions of the Limbic System:
  • Besides emotions, motivations, and memory, the limbic system also plays a role in behavioral responses and olfactory processing.