Unraveling the amygdala: A review of its anatomy and functions

KSV Angu Bala Ganesh; Payal Panda; Amit H Makwana; Prarthana Kalerammana Gopalakrishna; Kandula Prameela Rani; Thirupathirao Vishnumukkala

doi:10.6026/9732063002001588

journal article Nov 30, 2024

Unraveling the amygdala: A review of its anatomy and functions

KSV Angu Bala Ganesh Payal Panda Amit H Makwana Prarthana Kalerammana Gopalakrishna Kandula Prameela Rani Thirupathirao Vishnumukkala

Bioinformation Vol. 20 No. 11 pp. 1588-1592 · Biomedical Informatics

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Abstract

The amygdala is a complex cellular structure situated centrally in the brain, adjacent to the hippocampus. It is an integral part of the limbic system and is essential for the processing of emotional reactions. The amygdala possesses extensive connections to multiple brain regions, enabling it to acquire sensory information and affect responses. The amygdaloid complex has over ten nuclei located in the mid-temporal lobe. It is quite likely that the primary root of certain anxiety disorders in humans, such as posttraumatic stress disorder, is a dysfunction in the processing of information associated with fear. This article analyzes the anatomical and physiological foundations suggested to support amygdala function.

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Published: Nov 30, 2024
Vol/Issue: 20(11)
Pages: 1588-1592

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Prarthana Kalerammana Gopalakrishna

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Kandula Prameela Rani

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Thirupathirao Vishnumukkala

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KSV Angu Bala Ganesh, Payal Panda, Amit H Makwana, et al. (2024). Unraveling the amygdala: A review of its anatomy and functions. Bioinformation, 20(11), 1588-1592. https://doi.org/10.6026/9732063002001588

Unraveling the amygdala: A review of its anatomy and functions

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