Which Brain Structures Are Associated with Experiencing an Anxiety Disorder

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which brain structures are associated with experiencing an anxiety disorder?

• A) the hypothalamus and the thalamus
• B) the frontal lobe and the hypothalamus
• C) the amygdala and the hippocampus
• D) the temporal lobe and the amygdala

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