Which Part of the Amygdala Is Primarily Responsible for the Increase

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which part of the amygdala is primarily responsible for the increase in heart rate and blood pressure that is experienced when a person feels fear?

• A)lateral nucleus
• B)central nucleus
• C)basolateral nucleus
• D)thalamus

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