The Impact of Stress on Aging Brain

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Which brain structure plays a major role in threat detection and the stress response?

  • Amygdala (correct)
  • Hippocampus
  • Thalamus
  • Hypothalamus

Which component of the brain receives sensory information from the sensory thalamus, sensory and association cortices, and hippocampus?

  • Hypothalamus
  • Thalamus
  • Amygdala (correct)
  • Hippocampus

Which brain structure immediately alerts other brain structures such as the hypothalamus after receiving sensory stimuli?

  • Hypothalamus
  • Thalamus
  • Hippocampus
  • Amygdala (correct)

Which brain structure is responsible for preparing the subject for a stress response?

<p>Amygdala (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which brain structure is associated with several emotion processing circuits and the stress response?

<p>Amygdala (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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