The Amygdala Consists of Several Subnuclei

question 44

Multiple Choice

The amygdala consists of several subnuclei. During fear conditioning, information converges on the ________ of the amygdala and from there projects to the ________.

• A)lateral nucleus; central nucleus
• B)central nucleus; lateral nucleus
• C)lateral geniculate nucleus; medial geniculate nucleus
• D)medial geniculate nucleus; lateral geniculate nucleus

Appreciate the role of natural selection in not acting directly on genotypes but through phenotypes.

Understand the implications of nonrandom mating on genetic variation and population structure.

Recognize the role of genetic drift and the founder effect in shaping population genetics.

Identify different forms of natural selection (stabilizing, directional, disruptive) and their effects on populations.

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