Darlene has just discovered that she made the dean's list, and she's in ecstasy--singing and dancing down the corridor. Which area of the brain is directing her behavior?

A) hypothalamus
B) thalamus
C) cerebellum
D) midbrain

Hypothalamus

An area of the brain responsible for the regulation of physiological processes including temperature, hunger, thirst, and emotional activity.

Ecstasy

Commonly refers to the drug MDMA (methylenedioxymethamphetamine), which is known for its stimulant and hallucinogenic effects.