Behaviors that are necessary to sustain life are most likely to be performed by structures in which portion of the brain?

A. cortex
B. forebrain
C. hindbrain
D. midbrain


Answer: C

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A. addictive B. naturally occurring minerals such as lithium C. selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors D. tricylics

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a. the mental hygiene movement. b. institutionalization in asylums. c. supernatural treatment. d. moral treatment.

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Following a major cerebral vascular accident, Sean became very obese. In investigating the cause of the obesity, the physician may determine that the _____ was damaged in the accident.

A) ventromedial hypothalamus B) ventral occipital area C) ventrolateral area of the thalamus D) lateral hypothalamus

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