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    12 years ago

    Why specifically the amygdala? I would’ve assumed it’d originate in older parts of the brain

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      62 years ago

      It’s the emotion center for the brain, especially negative emotions like fear and anxiety. Older parts are often “responsible” for keeping you alive, so breathing, heart beating, etc.