Question

We know that the amygdala is especially activated when someone is looking at an emotional scene. This result on its own does not allow us to make ________ statements.

Answer 1

The central nucleus of the amygdala also produces conscious perception of emotion primarily through the ventral amygdalofugal output pathway to the anterior cingulate cortex, orbitofrontal cortex, and prefrontal cortex. Stimulation of the amygdala causes intense emotion, such as aggression or fear.