All of the Following Statements About the Amygdala Are True

question 11

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements about the amygdala are true EXCEPT:

• A) The amygdala is a small cluster of neurons in the spinal cord.
• B) In response to fear, the amygdala causes our heart and breathing rates to increase.
• C) The amygdala responds to several primary emotions.
• D) The amygdala causes stress hormone levels to rise when we feel afraid.

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