NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

BRAIN

SPINAL CORD

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: -When an angry feeling coincides with aggressive or hostile behavior, it also activates the amygdala, an almond–shaped part of the brain associated with emotions, particularly fear, anxiety, and anger.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -The frontal lobes are the largest of the four lobes and are responsible for many different functions. The frontal lobes are considered our emotional control center and home to our personality.

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