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What happens when the amygdala detects a potential threat?
What happens when the amygdala detects a potential threat?
- It shuts down the body's physiological functions
- It blocks the sensory information from reaching the brain
- It triggers a physical response to prepare the body for action (correct)
- It sends a signal to the brain to relax and calm down
Which of the following physical changes is NOT a response to the amygdala's detection of a threat?
Which of the following physical changes is NOT a response to the amygdala's detection of a threat?
- Increased sweating
- Change in gastrointestinal activity
- Increased heart rate
- Decreased respiratory rate (correct)
What happens to the sensory information after the amygdala processes it?
What happens to the sensory information after the amygdala processes it?
- It is deleted from memory
- It is blocked from reaching the brain
- It is stored in the hippocampus for later recall
- It is transmitted to the brain for interpretation (correct)
What is the final step in the process initiated by the amygdala's detection of a threat?
What is the final step in the process initiated by the amygdala's detection of a threat?
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Study Notes
Amygdala Function
- The amygdala monitors sensory information passing through the brain stem, learning what is safe and what may indicate danger.
Threat Response
- The amygdala reacts to information similar to past threats or new/unusual information, triggering a physical response.
Physical Response Symptoms
- Heart rate increases
- Respiratory rate increases
- Cutaneous blood flow changes
- Sweating occurs
- Gastrointestinal activity changes
Emotional Labeling
- The brain associates the physical changes with an emotional label.
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