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Which part of the brain seems to be the gateway of emotion?

Correct answer: D. Amygdala

  • A. Thalamus
  • B. Hypothalamus
  • C. Hippocampus
  • D. Amygdala

Explanation

The amygdala is a key gateway for rapidly evaluating emotionally significant stimuli, especially threats, and initiating fear responses. The hippocampus is more strongly associated with memory, while the hypothalamus coordinates many bodily responses.

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