The combination of inadequate activation of the ________ and enhanced activation of the ________ may result in excessive anger that results in harm to other persons.
A) cortex; reticular activating system
B) prefrontal cortex; hypothalamus
C) prefrontal cortex; amygdala
D) amygdala; prefrontal cortex
E) noradrenergic system; serotonergic systems

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The prefrontal cortex is responsible for regulating emotional responses and controlling impulsive behavior, while the amygdala is involved in the processing of emotions, including fear and aggression. Inadequate activation of the prefrontal cortex and enhanced activation of the amygdala may result in excessive anger that results in harm to other persons.

The Combination of Inadequate Activation of the ________ and Enhanced