The _______________ is sometimes called "the emotional brain," although researchers have discovered it has functions unrelated to emotions.
A) thalamus
B) medulla
C) reticular activating system
D) limbic system

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The limbic system is sometimes referred to as "the emotional brain" because it is involved in emotional processes such as motivation, emotional regulation, and the formation of memories associated with emotional events. However, research has also shown that it plays a role in other functions unrelated to emotions, such as spatial navigation and the regulation of the autonomic nervous system. The other options listed (thalamus, medulla, and reticular activating system) are not typically referred to as "the emotional brain."

The _______________ Is Sometimes Called "The Emotional Brain," Although Researchers