The part of the brain responsible for deep seated drives such as sex,hunger,thirst,anger and pleasure is the
A) medulla oblongata.
B) reticular formation.
C) parasympathetic system.
D) limbic system.
E) None of the choices are correct since these all originate in endocrine glands

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The limbic system is the set of brain structures responsible for emotions, motivation, and memory. It includes the hypothalamus, amygdala, and hippocampus among other structures. These brain regions are responsible for deep-seated drives such as sex, hunger, thirst, anger, and pleasure.

The Part of the Brain Responsible for Deep Seated Drives