Within the Limbic System, the Structure That Has Been Linked

question 324

Multiple Choice

Within the limbic system, the structure that has been linked to the control of aggressive and defensive behaviors is the:

• A)thalamus
• B)amygdala
• C)hippocampus
• D)medulla

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