Which of the following statements is true of subcortical structures in the brain?
A. They contain the hypothalamus, which is a large structure just above the thalamus that regulates instinctive behaviors.
B. They contain the amygdala, a structure of the limbic system, which plays a role in memory.
C. They contain the thalamus, which directs incoming information from sense receptors to the cerebrum.
D. They contain the hippocampus, a part of the limbic system, which plays a central role in emotions such as fear.
Answer: C
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