Cerebral Hemispheres - Amygdala
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What is the amygdala?
Circular mass of grey matter
Where is the amygdala located?
Temporal lobe, rostral to hippocampus
What are the functions of the amygdala?
1. Process + interprets sensory data
2. Assigns emotions (especially negative) to memories
3. Modulates cortical-hypothalamic flow
When does the amygdala attach emotion to a memory?
IF the memory was formed when SNS + cortisol are increased/high
Where does the amygdala give info to?
Hippocampus —> hypothalamus
What does the amydala trigger the hypothalamus to do?
Increases SNS + endocrine response
How does the hippocampus give info to the hypothalamus?
Via fornmix
What is the medial wall of the lateral ventricle?
septum pellucidum
What is the lateral wall of the anterior limb of lateral ventricle?
Head of caudate
What is the lateral wall of the 3rd ventricle?
Thalamus + hypothalamus
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