Match these descriptions with the appropriate brain structure.
-A brain structure involved in emotions and drives vital to survival, such as fear, hunger, thirst, and reproduction.
A)corpus callosum
B)hypothalamus
C)cerebrum
D)amygdala
E)hippocampus

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating basic bodily functions and drives such as hunger, thirst, and reproduction.

Answer: D 
 The amygdala is responsible for processing emotions, particularly fear.

Answer: E 
 The hippocampus is responsible for forming and storing memories.

Possible additional answer: 
Answer: C 
 The cerebrum is responsible for conscious thought and voluntary actions, but it does have some involvement in emotions as well.

Match These Descriptions with the Appropriate Brain Structure