Asked by NyAsia Cherry on Sep 26, 2024
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If Mirna was in an fMRI machine during her encounter with the dog,which of the following brain areas would show the biggest activation
A) Her hippocampus
B) Her amygdala
C) Her frontal lobe
D) Her thalamus
Amygdala
A set of neurons located deep in the brain's medial temporal lobe, playing a key role in processing emotions such as fear and pleasure.
- Gain insight into the elementary functions and frameworks of the nervous system.
Verified Answer
AA
AYUSHI AGARWAL1 day ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The amygdala is responsible for processing fear and emotional responses, and would likely show the biggest activation during Mirna's encounter with the barking dog. The other brain areas listed are not as immediately involved in fear response.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the elementary functions and frameworks of the nervous system.
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