Which limbic structure filters incoming sensory information and interprets it in the context of emotional needs and survival?

A) Amygdala
B) Hippocampus
C) Basal ganglia
D) Hypothalamus
E) Thalamus

Hippocampus

Part of the limbic system; important in forming and retrieving declarative memories.

Limbic Structure

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in instinct and mood control, as well as the processing of emotions and memories.

Sensory Information

Data received by sensory receptors and transferred to the brain, playing a crucial role in how organisms interpret the world around them.