The brain structure that plays a critical role in 'motivated' behaviors such as eating and sexual activity is the ___________?
Correct answer: D. hypothalamus
- A. cerebral cortex
- B. amygdala
- C. corpus collosum
- D. hypothalamus
Explanation
The hypothalamus regulates basic motivated behaviors such as eating, drinking, and sexual activity while also helping control hormones and homeostasis. The amygdala is more closely associated with emotional processing, especially fear.
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