The Limbic System - Hippocampus

The first part of the limbic system that we will be looking at is the hippocampus. The hippocampus is largely important for memory conversion. This means it is important for converting working and explicit memory (also known as short term memory) into implicit memory (also known as long term memory). The hippocampus also works with the amygdala (another part of the limbic system) in order to relate emotions with memory. Think of the first time you ever fell off of your bike. Most people in that situation probably skinned their knees or elbows and reacted by crying to express pain. The hippocampus makes sure that when it stores that memory, it attaches the feelings of pain and frustration to the memory. This emotional "tag" is very important in memory, and it is all thanks to the collaboration of the parts of the limbic system!

In the spirit of the hippocampus and its main duty of memory making, why not try a fun memory matching game?! Below is a button that links to a fun memory game that has to do with some of the many parts of the nervous system. See how well you can remember where all of the cards are! Also, make sure to look out for the definitions of each of the terms that pops up once you correctly match a pair. Have fun, and let me know how many flips it took you to finish the game in the comments below!!

The Reign of the Brain - Nervous System Memory Game