MCAT Behavioral Sciences Question 185: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 185

5. All of the following brain areas are associated with the experience of emotion EXCEPT the:

  • A. temporal lobes.
  • B. amygdala.
  • C. hypothalamus.
  • D. pons.

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

The pons is located below the midbrain and above the medulla oblongata, and connects the brain stem and the cerebellum. Along with the medulla, the pons controls some autonomic functions and plays a role in equilibrium and posture, but is not associated with the experience of emotion (choice D is correct). The amygdala, located in the temporal lobes, is part of the limbic system, and is responsible for processing information about emotion (choices A and B are associated with emotion and can be eliminated). The hypothalamus links the nervous system to the endocrine system, and also plays a role in emotion (choice C is associated with emotion and can be eliminated).

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