Which of the Following Statements Is True of Subcortical Structures

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of subcortical structures in the brain?

• A)They contain the thalamus, which directs incoming information from sense receptors to the cerebrum.
• B)They contain the hypothalamus, which is a large structure just above the thalamus that regulates instinctive behaviors.
• C)They contain the hippocampus, a part of the limbic system, which plays a central role in emotions such as fear.
• D)They contain the amygdala, a structure of the limbic system, which plays a role in memory.

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