| amygdala |
neural centre in the limbic system of the brain affecting emotions. Almond-shaped, it is located immediately below the cerebral cortex of the anterior medial temporal lobe. In humans, it is associated with a variety of behaviour patterns including sexuality, aggression, digestion, excretion, arterial blood pressure and muscle tone. Its connection to the hypothalamus has been observed to be related to rage behaviour. Also known as amygdaloid nucleus.
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