Which of the Following Brain Structures Is Associated with Instinctive

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following brain structures is associated with instinctive aggressive reactions in nonhumans?

• A)amygdala
• B)hippocampus
• C)cerebellum
• D)hypothalamus

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