For animals exposed to stress,damage to the central nucleus of the amygdala would be expected to
A) increase signs of fear.
B) induce gastric ulcers.
C) reduce blood levels of stress hormones.
D) increase signs of agitation.
E) suppress pain reactivity,

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The central nucleus of the amygdala plays a crucial role in processing stress and fear responses, including the activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which leads to the release of stress hormones. Damage to this area would disrupt these processes, likely leading to reduced blood levels of stress hormones.

For Animals Exposed to Stress,damage to the Central Nucleus of the Amygdala