When a Person's Brain Perceives a Threat,the Cortex Sends a Signal

question 79

Multiple Choice

When a person's brain perceives a threat,the cortex sends a signal to the part of the brain responsible for activating the stress response known as the

• A)cingulate.
• B)amygdala.
• C)hippocampus.
• D)CRF.

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Definitions:

Magnesium

A shiny gray solid, this chemical element has symbol Mg and atomic number 12, known for its lightness and strong structural properties, widely used in alloys.

Chloride

A compound formed with chlorine and another element or group, commonly found in table salt (sodium chloride).

Magnesium Sulfate

A chemical compound, a salt with the formula MgSO4, often encountered as the heptahydrate sulfate mineral epsomite (commonly known as Epsom salt).

Sulfur

A nonmetallic chemical element with the symbol S and atomic number 16, known for its yellow crystalline appearance and importance in organic molecules.