GENERAL HISTOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM SPECIAL SENSE

SPINALCORD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What deep structure of the brain in the Temporal Lobe is responsible for intense emotion of fear and anger?
A
Hypothalamus
B
Hippocampus
C
Amygdala
D
Midbrain
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Amygdala. The amygdala helps coordinate responses to things in your environment, especially those that trigger an emotional response. This structure plays an important role in fear and anger.

Detailed explanation-2: -A paired, almond-shaped structure deep within the brain, the amygdala integrates emotions, emotional behavior, and motivation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Amygdala is the integrative center for emotions, emotional behavior, and motivation. If the brain is turned upside down the end of the structure continuous with the hippocampus is called the uncus. If you peel away uncus you will expose the amygdala which abuts the anterior of the hippocampus.

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