Prenatal stress results in fear of novel environments due to __________.

A. enlargement of the lateral nucleus of the amygdala
B. reduction of the lateral nucleus of the amygdala
C. enlargement of the medial nucleus of the hippocampus
D. reduction of the medial nucleus of the hippocampus


Answer: A

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