Damage to the septum of the limbic system causes a tame animal to become vicious, whereas destruction of the amygdala will make the same animal docile again

Which of the following statements may explain this result or correctly follow from it?
A. The septum is required for the expression of rage.
B. In a normal animal, the septum may inhibit the amygdala.
C. Stimulation of the septum in a normal animal would be likely to provoke rage.
D. Both "the septum is required for the expression of rage" and "in a normal animal, the septum may inhibit the amygdala" are correct.
E. All of the choices are correct.


B

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