The part of the brain that seems to influence emotions such as fear and pleasure is the ________.

A) thalamus
B) pons
C) amygdala
D) thyroid gland

The amygdala is a small, almond-shaped part of the brain that is believed to play a role in processing emotions such as fear and pleasure. It helps to trigger the body's fight or flight response when faced with a threat and is also thought to be involved in the formation and storage of emotional memories.