AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

THE LIMBIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT, GINA HEARD A STRANGE SOUND IN HER ROOM. SHE FELT SCARED AND HER HEART BEATS FASTER. WHAT PART OF THE LIMBIC SYSTEM IS WORKING AS OF THIS MOMENT?
A
THALAMUS
B
AMYGDALA
C
HIPPOCAMPUS
D
HYPOTHALAMUS
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating your hunger, thirst, response to pain, levels of pleasure, sexual satisfaction, anger and aggressive behavior, and more.

Detailed explanation-2: -You can find the structures of the limbic system buried deep within the brain, underneath the cerebral cortex and above the brainstem.

Detailed explanation-3: -Amygdala. The amygdala is an almond-shaped structure, located right next to the hippocampus. The main function of the amygdala is in emotional responses, including feelings of happiness, fear, anger, and anxiety.

Detailed explanation-4: -The diencephalon is located beneath the cerebral hemispheres and contains the thalamus and hypothalamus. The thalamus is involved in sensory perception and regulation of motor functions.

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