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 direct pathway from this area of the brain to the amygdala refers to the sensory information bypassing the thalamus and going straight to the amygdala, which is responsible for processing emotions such as fear. Therefore, the correct choice is the thalamus.

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