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Ninfa Castillo
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Which of the following brain structures is located near the hippocampus and is responsible for fear responses and memory of fear?

A) hippocampus
B) hypothalamus
C) fornix
D) amygdala

Amygdala

A region of the brain's limbic system involved in processing emotions, especially fear, anxiety, and aggression.

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain, located in the medial temporal lobe, playing important roles in short and long-term memory and spatial navigation.

Fear Responses

The instinctual reactions and behaviors prompted by threats or perceived dangers, part of the body’s fight-or-flight response.

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