Which part of the limbic system provides a primitive "quick pathway" to the cortex when we are startled, so that we are able to react to dangerous stimuli before we fully know what is going on?
A)hippocampus
B)amygdala
C)hypothalamus
D)thalamus

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The amygdala plays a crucial role in processing emotions and fear responses, acting as a quick pathway to the cortex for immediate reactions to potential threats, enabling a faster response to dangerous stimuli before the full situation is consciously understood.

Which Part of the Limbic System Provides a Primitive "Quick