Research has found a neurological basis for our fear of death. In a study of men, all but which of the following brain areas showed heightened activity when they were asked questions about death and dying?
A) the left dorsal hypothalamic cortex
B) the right amygdala
C) the left rostral anterior cingulate cortex
D) the right caudate nucleus

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The study found that the right amygdala, the left rostral anterior cingulate cortex, and the right caudate nucleus all showed heightened activity in response to questions about death and dying. The left dorsal hypothalamic cortex did not show heightened activity.

Research Has Found a Neurological Basis for Our Fear of Death