Regions of the orbitofrontal cortex that are active in response to unpleasant environmental stimuli are MOST strongly connected to the:
A) amygdala and thalamus.
B) amygdala and hypothalamus.
C) hippocampus and thalamus.
D) hippocampus and insula.

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The orbitofrontal cortex, when responding to unpleasant environmental stimuli, has strong connections with the amygdala, which is involved in emotional processing, and the hypothalamus, which plays a key role in the body's response to stress, thus making option B the correct answer.

Regions of the Orbitofrontal Cortex That Are Active in Response