The Basolateral Nucleus of the Amygdala Is Responsible For

question 44

Multiple Choice

The basolateral nucleus of the amygdala is responsible for:

• A) gathering sensory input from the thalamus.
• B) driving expression of physiological responses to emotional stimuli.
• C) driving behavioral responses to emotional stimuli.
• D) modulating storage and retrieval of emotional memories.

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