Bae Walked into a Haunted House and Immediately Encountered an Individual

question 10

Multiple Choice

Bae walked into a haunted house and immediately encountered an individual who appeared to have most of his face missing. Which brain structure was likely activated immediately when Bae encountered this frightening face?

• A)the hypothalamus
• B)the amygdala
• C)the cerebellum
• D)the medulla

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