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In the human brain, what do the two small masses known as amygdalae help control?

Question #150422. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Jan 05 2024.
Originally posted Jan 05 2024 9:06 PM.

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Mainly emotions, but also memory. The Amygdala is shaped like almonds and has its name etymology from the Greek word amygdala for almond.
The amygdala plays a prominent role in mediating many aspects of emotional learning and behaviour. There exist a vast array of human emotions, ranging from joy to sadness, disgust to excitement, and regret to satisfaction. Most emotions possess a valence (positive or negative) and an intensity (low to high) that reflects emotional arousal. Studies of the neural basis of emotion in animal models, including those focusing on the amygdala, typically have utilized physiological (e.g., autonomic) or behavioral (e.g., approach or defense) measures that likely reflect the valence and intensity of an emotional experience.

link https://www.britannica.com/science/amygdala

Response last updated by BigTriviaDawg on Jan 05 2024.
Jan 05 2024, 9:09 PM
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