While the Hypothalamus Is Known to Play a Role in the Formation

question 203

Multiple Choice

While the hypothalamus is known to play a role in the formation of motivational and emotional urges, it is thought that the coordination of the behaviours needed to satisfy these urges is performed by the .

• A) thalamus
• B) amygdala
• C) limbic system
• D) hippocampus

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Definitions:

Nonpolar

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Lewis Structures

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Formal Charges

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