When presented with a stimulus,the brain processes the information in two pathways: the "fast pathway" goes from the thalamus to the _____,while the "slow pathway" goes from the thalamus to the _____.
A)amygdala;cortex and then the amygdala
B)cortex;amygdala directly
C)amygdala;retina and then the frontal lobe
D)cortex;retina

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The fast pathway goes directly from the thalamus to the amygdala, allowing for an immediate emotional response to the stimulus. The slow pathway goes from the thalamus to the cortex for further processing of the information before being sent to the amygdala for an emotional response.

When Presented with a Stimulus,the Brain Processes the Information in Two