Which of the Following Statements Is True of Subcortical Structures

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of subcortical structures?

• A) The thalamus directs incoming information from sense receptors to the cerebrum.
• B) The hypothalamus is a large structure just above the thalamus that regulates instinctive behaviors.
• C) The hippocampus is a part of the limbic system that plays a central role in emotions such as fear.
• D) The amygdala is a structure of the limbic system that plays a role in memory.

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