“When information comes in through your sense organs, it’s directed to the thalamus, which is like the Grand Central Station of the… — Catherine M. Pittman Brain Copy Share Image
“The quick reaction that results from the amygdala pathway is typically called the fight-or-flight response.” — Catherine M. Pittman Amygdala Copy Share Image
“The close connection of the central nucleus to elements of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) provides the amygdala with a great deal… — Catherine M. Pittman Amygdala Copy Share Image
“The lateral nucleus is the part of the amygdala that receives incoming messages from the senses.” — Catherine M. Pittman Amygdala Copy Share Image
“The frontal lobes are one of the most important parts of the cortex to understand.” — Catherine M. Pittman Copy Share Image
“The amygdala can accomplish its quick response because of the special properties of another nucleus within it: the central nucleus.” — Catherine M. Pittman Amygdala Copy Share Image
“The frontal lobes are said to have executive functions, meaning that they are where the supervision of many brain processes occurs.” — Catherine M. Pittman Brain Copy Share Image
“The role of the amygdala is to attach emotional significance to situations or objects and to form emotional memories.” — Catherine M. Pittman Amygdala Copy Share Image
“The role of the SNS is to create the fight-or-flight response, an effect that is balanced by the influences of the parasympathetic… — Catherine M. Pittman Nervous system Copy Share Image
“In the past two decades, research has revealed that the brain has a surprising level of neuroplasticity, meaning an ability to change… — Catherine M. Pittman Ability to change Copy Share Image
“Cortisol increases blood sugar levels, giving you the energy you need to use your muscles. Adrenaline (also called epinephrine) gives you an… — Catherine M. Pittman Adrenaline Copy Share Image
“Approaches to treating anxiety that target the cortex pathway are numerous and typically focus on cognitions, the psychological term for the mental… — Catherine M. Pittman Anxiety Copy Share Image
“The existence of different memory systems explains why you can experience anxiety in a situation without any conscious memory (or understanding) of… — Catherine M. Pittman Anxiety Copy Share Image
“the brain is hardwired to allow the amygdala to seize control in times of danger. And because of this wiring, it’s difficult… — Catherine M. Pittman Amygdala Copy Share Image
