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| Name = Perirhinal cortex | |||
| Latin = Cortex perirhinalis | |||
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| Caption = | |||
| IsPartOf = [[Medial temporal lobe]] | |||
| Artery = [[Posterior cerebral artery]] | |||
| Vein = | |||
| System = [[Limbic system]] | |||
| Function = [[Memory]], [[Perception]] | |||
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[[ | The '''perirhinal cortex''' is a region of the [[brain]] located in the [[medial temporal lobe]]. It plays a crucial role in the processing of [[memory]] and [[perception]]. The perirhinal cortex is involved in the recognition and identification of objects, and it is essential for the formation of [[declarative memory]]. | ||
== | ==Anatomy== | ||
The perirhinal cortex is | The perirhinal cortex is situated adjacent to the [[entorhinal cortex]] and is part of the [[parahippocampal gyrus]]. It receives input from the [[visual cortex]] and is interconnected with the [[hippocampus]], [[amygdala]], and other regions of the [[limbic system]]. | ||
==Function== | |||
The primary function of the perirhinal cortex is to facilitate the encoding and retrieval of [[memory]]. It is particularly important for [[object recognition memory]], which allows individuals to identify and remember objects they have encountered before. The perirhinal cortex also contributes to [[perceptual processing]] by integrating sensory information to form complex representations of objects. | |||
== Clinical significance == | ==Clinical significance== | ||
Damage to the perirhinal cortex can | Damage to the perirhinal cortex can result in [[memory disorders]] such as [[amnesia]]. It may also affect the ability to recognize objects, a condition known as [[visual agnosia]]. Research has shown that the perirhinal cortex is involved in [[Alzheimer's disease]] and other forms of [[dementia]], where its dysfunction contributes to the memory impairments characteristic of these conditions. | ||
== | ==Research== | ||
Studies using [[functional magnetic resonance imaging]] (fMRI) have demonstrated the activation of the perirhinal cortex during tasks involving memory and perception. Animal studies, particularly in [[rodents]] and [[primates]], have provided insights into the specific neural circuits and mechanisms underlying its functions. | |||
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==See also== | |||
* [[Hippocampus]] | |||
* [[Entorhinal cortex]] | * [[Entorhinal cortex]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Parahippocampal gyrus]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Limbic system]] | ||
==References== | |||
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== | ==External links== | ||
* [https://www.wikimd.com/wiki/Perirhinal_cortex Perirhinal cortex on WikiMD] | |||
[[Category:Neuroanatomy]] | [[Category:Neuroanatomy]] | ||
[[Category:Memory]] | [[Category:Memory]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Limbic system]] | ||
[[Category:Temporal lobe]] | [[Category:Temporal lobe]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:48, 29 December 2024
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| Latin | Cortex perirhinalis |
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| System | Limbic system |
| Artery | Posterior cerebral artery |
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| Function | Memory, Perception |
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| Clinical significance | |
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The perirhinal cortex is a region of the brain located in the medial temporal lobe. It plays a crucial role in the processing of memory and perception. The perirhinal cortex is involved in the recognition and identification of objects, and it is essential for the formation of declarative memory.
Anatomy[edit]
The perirhinal cortex is situated adjacent to the entorhinal cortex and is part of the parahippocampal gyrus. It receives input from the visual cortex and is interconnected with the hippocampus, amygdala, and other regions of the limbic system.
Function[edit]
The primary function of the perirhinal cortex is to facilitate the encoding and retrieval of memory. It is particularly important for object recognition memory, which allows individuals to identify and remember objects they have encountered before. The perirhinal cortex also contributes to perceptual processing by integrating sensory information to form complex representations of objects.
Clinical significance[edit]
Damage to the perirhinal cortex can result in memory disorders such as amnesia. It may also affect the ability to recognize objects, a condition known as visual agnosia. Research has shown that the perirhinal cortex is involved in Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, where its dysfunction contributes to the memory impairments characteristic of these conditions.
Research[edit]
Studies using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) have demonstrated the activation of the perirhinal cortex during tasks involving memory and perception. Animal studies, particularly in rodents and primates, have provided insights into the specific neural circuits and mechanisms underlying its functions.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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