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Which of the following statements about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is true?
Limbic System
A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, responsible for instinct and mood, controlling the basic emotions (fear, pleasure, anger) and drives (hunger, sex, dominance, care of offspring).
Addictive Disorders
A range of psychological conditions characterized by a compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli despite adverse consequences.
Medulla
An area of the brainstem that controls vital autonomic functions such as heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure.
Thalamus
A vital brain structure acting as a relay station, channeling sensory and motor signals to and from the cerebral cortex.
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