After damage to the amygdala, what happens to a rat's startle reflex?

A. The rat shows no startle reflex.
B. The rat's startle reflex does not vary from one situation to another.
C. The rat shows an exaggerated startle reflex.
D. The rat shows a startle reflex only when in the presence of danger signals.


Answer: B

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