The so called "fast pathway" is an important circuit in the brain because
A) it speeds up our brain's ability to send important sensory information to the cerebral cortex.
B) it allows us to respond to a potentially dangerous stimulus before we even know exactly what it is.
C) it allows us to process quickly moving stimuli in our environment.
D) it is involved in the conscious recognition of a potentially dangerous stimulus.

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The "fast pathway" is also known as the subcortical pathway, and it allows sensory information to bypass the thalamus and go straight to the amygdala, which is involved in processing emotions and reactions. This allows us to have a fast, automatic response to potential threats before we even consciously recognize what they are.

The So Called "Fast Pathway" Is an Important Circuit in the Brain