Extremely traumatic experiences, such as military combat, can result in memories and "flashbacks" that leave a person emotionally handicapped because they produce so much activation in which part of the brain?
A)pons
B)limbic system
C)reticular formation
D)somatosensory cortex

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The limbic system is responsible for processing emotions and memory. Traumatic experiences can lead to heightened activation in this part of the brain, contributing to emotional distress and flashbacks characteristic of conditions like PTSD.

Extremely Traumatic Experiences, Such as Military Combat, Can Result in Memories