A Group of Forebrain Structures That Appear to Be Critical

question 107

Multiple Choice

A group of forebrain structures that appear to be critical for emotion are known as the:

• A) pyramidal system.
• B) sympathetic nervous system.
• C) parasympathetic nervous system.
• D) limbic system.

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