The primary job of the amygdala is to:
a. organize emotional response patterns, particularly aggression and fear.
b. create and store memories.
c. regulate body temperature and sexual behavior.
d. regulate heart rate and respiration.
Answer: a. organize emotional response patterns, particularly aggression and fear.
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