The ______ is a neural region in front of the anterior commissure that is sensitive to information from the subfornical organ and that communicates with motor neurons that control drinking.
A) lateral hypothalamus
B) median preoptic nucleus
C) median amygdala
D) nucleus accumbens
E) fornix

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The median preoptic nucleus, located in front of the anterior commissure, is known to be sensitive to information from the subfornical organ, which is involved in monitoring fluid balance in the body. This region communicates with motor neurons that control drinking behavior. The other options are not directly involved in this pathway.

The ______ Is a Neural Region in Front of the Anterior