Question
The __________ is a key structure in the mediation of conditioned fear.
- hippocampus
- thalamus
- amygdala
- reticular formation
The Correct Answer is C.
Neurons in the amygdala are responsible for the formation of conditioned fear memory and the expression of conditioned fear response.
Answer A: The hippocampus is critical for storing memories for individual events.
Answer B: The main function of the thalamus is to relay motor and sensory signals to the cerebral cortex.
Answer D: The reticular formation plays a central role in states of consciousness like alertness and sleep.