In Fear Conditioning, the Central Nucleus of the Amygdala Transmits

question 54

Multiple Choice

In fear conditioning, the central nucleus of the amygdala transmits information through the _______ to evoke hormonal responses.

• A) bed nucleus of the stria terminalis
• B) lateral hypothalamus
• C) central (periaqueductal) gray
• D) septal nuclei

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