A phenomenon known as "white coat syndrome" states that blood pressure measured in a doctor's office is often higher than a person's normal blood pressure because most people feel a heightened level of arousal in the presence of an authority, such as a doctor wearing a white lab coat. In this scenario, the blood pressure increases patients experience are likely controlled by which brain region?
A. Cingulate cortex
B. Insula
C. Amygdala
D. Basal ganglia
Answer: B
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