Which of the following is the center of the brain that controls fear, aggression and anxiety?

Which of the following is the center of the

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AAmygdala
BCortex
CThalamus
DHippocampus

✓ Correct answer: A. Amygdala The amygdala is the center of the brain that controls reflexes and emotions such as anxiety, aggression, and fear. The thalamus controls pain perception and relays sensory information. The cortex plays a role in consciousness and the hippocampus deals with the autonomic nervous system, memory, and other emotions.

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