The Part of the Brain Which Determines When a Situation

question 37

Multiple Choice

The part of the brain which determines when a situation calls for fear would be:

• A)The hypothalamus
• B)The medulla oblongata
• C)The amygdala
• D)The thalamus
• E)The pons

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Definitions:

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