Which of the following has been suggested as a mechanism by which the hippocampus affects fear learning in the amygdala?
A)The hippocampus receives signals from the central nucleus,and returns contextual information to the basolateral nucleus.
B)The hippocampus receives signals from the central nucleus,and returns contextual information to the lateral nucleus.
C)The hippocampus receives signals from the basolateral nucleus,and returns contextual information to the lateral nucleus.
D)The hippocampus receives signals from the basolateral nucleus,and returns contextual information to the central nucleus.

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The hippocampus is known to interact with the basolateral nucleus of the amygdala, providing contextual information to the lateral nucleus, which is important for fear learning and memory.

Which of the Following Has Been Suggested as a Mechanism