Question

A patient's fear outbursts are found to be caused by pressure applied to the brain by a tumor. where is the tumor likely to be found?​

a. ​medial forebrain bundle
b. ​cerebrum
c. ​reticular formation
d. ​amygdala

Answer 1

The tumor should be found in d. amygdala
Amygdala is the center of human memory, decision making, and emotion function. The emotion function concludes the fear. A defect in amygdala can cause unexplained anxiety.
Amygdala is size is only like two pieces of almond in the temporal lobe. It is a part of the limbic system.