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Amygdala and Thalamus Activity

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

The amygdala is involved in emotion and survival instincts, particularly fear and aggression. The thalamus is a relay station for sensory information, excluding smell.

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