During a mugging, a person experiences an extreme level of fear. What portion of the limbic system is responsible for this and other emotional states?

A. Hippocampus
B. Cingulate gyrus
C. Amygdaloid body
D. Fornix
E. Mammillary bodies


Answer: C

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