Question

Almond shaped part of the brain, which stores experiences and emotions is

• A. Amygdala
• B. Cerebral hemisphere
• C. Pons varolii
• D. Corpus callosum

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Amygdala

The amygdalas are two almond-shaped masses of neurons present on either side of the thalamus at the lower end of the hippocampus. It is considered to be part of limbic system. It is responsible for emotions (such as anger, fear, and sadness, as well as the controlling of aggression), survival instincts, experiences and memory (store memories of events and emotions so that an individual may be able to recognize similar events in the future).

So, the correct answer is option A.