Amygdala Pair

AKA: Amygdalae.
See: Hippocampus, Nucleus (Neuroanatomy), Lateral and Medial, Memory, Decision-Making, Emotions.

References

(Wikipedia, 2016) ⇒ http://wikipedia.org/wiki/amygdala Retrieved:2016-1-29.
- The amygdalae are two almond-shaped groups of nuclei located deep and medially within the temporal lobes of the brain in complex vertebrates, including humans. Shown in research to perform a primary role in the processing of memory, decision-making, and emotional reactions, the amygdalae are considered part of the limbic system.

(Aggleton, 2000) ⇒ John P. Aggleton, editor. (2000). “The Amygdala: A Functional Analysis." Oxford University Press;
- BOOK OVERVIEW: The amygdala is a central component of the limbic brain system and is known to be vital to understanding aspects of emotions, memory and social behavior. Dysfuction of the structure is also thought to contribute to a variety of disorders, including autism, Alzheimer's Disease and schizophrenia. The nature of its contribution to these fundamental aspects of behavior and cognition, and its relationship with other regions of the brain has remained elusive. However, since Aggleton's first book on the subject - The Amygdala: Neurobiological Aspects of Emotion, Memory, and Mental Dysfunction (1992) - there have been some major advances in our understanding of the processes involved and a dramatic rise in the volume of research. Scientists are now able to define its contribution in an increasingly precise manner. Leading experts from around the world have contributed chapters to this comprehensive and unique review, describing current thinking on the enigmatic brain structure. This book for all those with an interest in the neural basis of emotion and memory.

(Morris et al., 1996) ⇒ John S. Morris, Christopher D. Frith, David I. Perrett, Daniel Rowland, Andrew W. Young, Andrew J. Calder, and Raymond J. Dolan. (1996). “A Differential Neural Response in the Human Amygdala to Fearful and Happy Facial Expressions." Nature, 383. doi:10.1038/383812a0

(Adolphs et al., 1994) ⇒ Ralph Adolphs, Daniel Tranel, Hanna Damasio, and Antonio Damasio. (1994). “Impaired Recognition of Emotion in Facial Expressions Following Bilateral Damage to the Human Amygdala." Nature 372, no . 6507