Which of the Following Parts of the Brain are the Critical

Question

Which of the following parts of the brain are the critical areas for emotions?
A) Fornix and thalamus
B) Anterior cingulate gyrus and amygdaloid body
C) Hippocampus and reticular formation
D) Brain stem and midbrain
E) Fornix and hippocampus

Accepted Answer

The anterior cingulate gyrus and amygdaloid body (amygdala) are key regions in the brain involved in processing emotions. The amygdala is crucial for emotional responses, fear, and pleasure, while the anterior cingulate gyrus plays a role in regulating emotional responses and behavior.