Michael has decided to donate to a blood drive at his university. As the nurse prepares to insert a needle into Michael's arm, which of the following structures becomes more active in anticipation of pain?
A) Michael's intralaminar nuclei of the hypothalamus
B) Michael's anterior cingulate cortex (ACC)
C) Michael's posterior cingulate cortex (PCC)
D) Michael's somatosensory cortex

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The anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) becomes more active in anticipation of pain. This area of the brain is involved in processing emotional and physical pain, and its activation can help to prepare the body for potential discomfort. The other options listed are not typically involved in pain processing.

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