Infusion of excitatory amino acid glutamate into the central nucleus of the amygdala of a rat would be expected to elicit
a. behavioral signs of fear.
b. agitation but not fear.
c. timidness when handled by humans.
d. lower levels of stress hormones.
e. reduced secretion of gastric acid.
Answer: a. behavioral signs of fear.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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