You are riding a bicycle in traffic when suddenly you hear the blast of a truck horn right beside you. What part of the brain is especially important in triggering a feeling of fear?

A. Thalamus
B. Nucleus accumbens
C. Hippocampus
D. Amygdala
E. Mammillary bodies


Answer: D

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