Biology Nervous Coordination SZABMU 2022
PMDC Verified Question 64 of 86
The feelings and emotions of love and hate are controlled by:
A
Amygdala
B
Hippocampus
C
Thalamus
D
Hypothalamus
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Propolis Cognitive Error Autopsy

Official Correct Choice:
Option A: Amygdala
Concept:

The limbic system is the emotional brain, with specific sub-structures handling different emotional valences.

Solution:

  • The amygdala is an almond-shaped cluster of nuclei deep within the temporal lobe. It is fundamentally responsible for processing intense emotional responses, aggressive behaviors, fear, and strong feelings of love and hate.


Why other options are incorrect:

  • Hippocampus: Primarily involved in consolidating short-term memory into long-term memory.


  • Thalamus: The sensory relay station.


  • Hypothalamus: Homeostatic regulation (hunger, thirst, body temp).

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