The hippocampus and the Papez circuit work together to form memories
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
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The hippocampus and the structures of the Papez circuit form an interconnected network that is critical for memory formation and retrieval.
Evidence for · 5
The Cortico-Limbo-Thalamo-Cortical Circuits: An Update to the Original Papez Circuit of the Human Limbic System
2023 · cited by 85
Paper 0 establishes that the hippocampus is a central component of the Papez circuit, which is believed to control memory and emotions.
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More for · 4
Targeting papez circuit for cognitive dysfunction- insights into deep brain stimulation for Alzheimer's disease
2024 · cited by 10
Paper 6 notes that the hippocampus is coupled with memory impairment and that its structures within the Papez circuit are linked to various aspects of cognition.
Is the Papez circuit the location of the elusive episodic memory engram?
2024 · cited by 7
Paper 7 details how all structures and white matter of the Papez circuit, including medial temporal lobe structures like the hippocampus, are implicated in episodic memory formation and recall.
Impact of effective connectivity within the Papez circuit on episodic memory: moderation by perivascular space function
2025 · cited by 2
Paper 8 highlights that episodic memory depends on the coordinated activity of multiple brain regions, with the hippocampus and the Papez circuit playing a critical role.
Beyond the hippocampus: Limbic white matter injury implicated in post-radiation memory performance in primary brain tumor patients.
2025 · cited by 1
Paper 10 demonstrates that the limbic white matter of the Papez circuit and the hippocampus interplay as key components of the memory network.