A Critical Link Between the Chemical and Neural Information Systems

question 125

Short Answer

A critical link between the chemical and neural information systems in humans is the link between the hypothalamus and the ____________________ gland.

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Definitions:

Amygdala

Structure of the limbic system critical in emotions such as fear.

Hippocampus

Structure of the brain involved in memory and in the stress response.

Fornix

A C-shaped bundle of nerve fibers in the brain that acts as a major output tract of the hippocampus, involved in memory formation and recall.

Perception of Provocation

The way in which an individual interprets or perceives an action or event as a challenge or threat.