Asked by Chase Eslick on Feb 18, 2024

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Which of the following statements is true of subcortical structures in the brain?

A) They contain the thalamus, which directs incoming information from sense receptors to the cerebrum.
B) They contain the hypothalamus, which is a large structure just above the thalamus that regulates instinctive behaviors.
C) They contain the hippocampus, a part of the limbic system, which plays a central role in emotions such as fear.
D) They contain the amygdala, a structure of the limbic system, which plays a role in memory.

  • Subcortical structures in the brain include the thalamus, which directs incoming information from sense receptors to the cerebrum.
  • Subcortical structures in the brain also include the hypothalamus, a large structure just above the thalamus that regulates instinctive behaviors.
  • The hippocampus, a part of the limbic system, is also found in subcortical structures and plays a central role in emotions such as fear.
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Audrey KotekFeb 18, 2024
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