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amygdala

the amygdala is a small almond shaped structure at the center of the brain
If I see a tiger in the shrubbery my amygdala will trigger a fear response which will stimulate my adrenal glands to produce the 'fight or flight' reaction.
by David R Halliday December 9, 2007
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