Which Structure Within the Human Brain Does Research Suggest Serves

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which structure within the human brain does research suggest serves as a communication hub that signals the presence of a threat and triggers a fear response or anxiety?

• A) Amygdala
• B) Brainstem
• C) Prefrontal cortex
• D) Ventral tegmental area

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