EXCRETORY SYSTEM
CORTEX
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The prefrontal cortex regulates the expression of fear based on previously learned information. Recently, this brain area has emerged as critical in the initial formation of fear memories, providing new avenues to study the neurobiology underlying aberrant learning in anxiety disorders.
Detailed explanation-2: -amygdala, region of the brain primarily associated with emotional processes. The name amygdala is derived from the Greek word amygdale, meaning “almond, ” owing to the structure’s almondlike shape. The amygdala is located in the medial temporal lobe, just anterior to (in front of) the hippocampus.
Detailed explanation-3: -The prefrontal cortex (PFC) intelligently regulates our thoughts, actions and emotions through extensive connections with other brain regions (BOX 1).
Detailed explanation-4: -Amygdala. The amygdala’s name refers to its almond-like shape. Located right next to the hippocampus, the left and right amygdalae play a central role in our emotional responses, including feelings like pleasure, fear, anxiety and anger.