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Which neural substrates (components) of the brain are involved with the emotions of fear and anxiety?

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Amygdala is involved in the process of emotions such as fear and anxiety.

Step-by-step explanation:

  • The amygdala is an Almond-shaped structure present in the mid of the brain. It stores the memories of evil situations once experienced by the person.
  • A part of the amygdala senses the outer environment clearly and compares it with the previous memories stored in it.
  • When it finds any correlation of memory with the outside situation, it immediately reacts by sending flight responses.
  • These flight responses given by the amygdala from the brain stimulates the emotions of fear and anxiety in humans.
  • The role of the amygdala is to control fear and anxiety and manage these emotions effectively.
  • But, in some cases, this may react in situations that are not evil for very sensitive people.
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