Jeffrey is a serial killer, and brain scans have revealed that there is damage that makes it less likely that he will inhibit his aggressive tendencies. He most likely has damage to his
A. suprachiasmatic nuclei.
B. limbic system.
C. medulla oblongata.
D. corpus callosum.
Answer: B
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