Separation Anxiety Is Not a Universal Fear

question 78

True/False

Separation anxiety is not a universal fear

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

Found beneath the thalamus, it is a central area in the brain that governs both the autonomic nervous system and pituitary gland activities, thereby regulating critical homeostatic mechanisms such as body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other systems vital for bodily homeostasis.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved with instinct and mood. It controls the basic emotions (fear, pleasure, anger) and drives (hunger, sex, dominance, care of offspring).

Visceral Organs

Internal organs of the body, especially those within the chest (such as the heart or lungs) or abdomen (such as the liver, pancreas, and intestines).

Hypothalamus

A small region of the brain's diencephalon involved in hormone regulation and many vital processes, such as temperature control and hunger.