BS 207 Luiz Pessoa "The Cognitive-Emotional Brain"
Brain Science with Ginger Campbell, MD: Neuroscience for Everyone
Understanding the Dual Nature of the Amygdala
The amygdala comprises two distinct regions: the lateral amygdala and the central amygdala. The lateral amygdala resembles cortical structures with a more organized architecture and extensive connectivity to cortical regions, enhancing its role in cognitive processing. In contrast, the central amygdala is more subcortical in nature, linked to multiple subcortical and brainstem structures, which are crucial for regulating autonomic functions such as emotional responses, blood pressure, and respiration. This differentiation highlights the amygdala's complex role in both emotional regulation and bodily functions.
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