A scientist from another planet wishes to study the simplest brain mechanisms underlying emotion and memory. You recommend that the scientist study the

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The limbic system is responsible for basic emotions and memory formation, making it the best choice for studying the simplest brain mechanisms underlying emotion and memory. The brainstem of a frog may be too simple to provide enough information, while the cortex of a monkey or human may be too complex and involve higher order cognitive processes.

A Scientist from Another Planet Wishes to Study the Simplest