This direct pathway from this area of the brain to the amygdala accounts for the fact that we can respond instantly with fear to the appearance of potentially threatening visual or auditory stimuli.
A) corpus callosum
B) hypothalamus
C) thalamus
D) prefrontal cortex

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The thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory information, including visual and auditory stimuli, and can send this information directly to the amygdala. This pathway allows for quick responses to potentially threatening stimuli before the information is fully processed by the cortex, enabling rapid fear responses.

This Direct Pathway from This Area of the Brain to the Amygdala