The amygdala sends axons to the ____, which in turn sends axons to the pons to control the startle reflex.

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The midbrain is the region that receives input from the amygdala and sends output to the pons to control the startle reflex. The caudate nucleus and cingulate gyrus are not directly involved in the startle reflex, and the pineal gland is primarily involved in regulating circadian rhythms and melatonin release.

The Amygdala Sends Axons to the ____, Which in Turn