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• Amygdala


  emotion processor, region of CNS that detects threatening stimuli.
• Point


  Neuroimaging studies support the role of the amygdala in Fight or Flight Response
• E + E

  Cecilia et al. (2022) used fMRI to observe brain activity in PTSD patients.

  Found heightened activity in the amygdala when exposed to surprised face vs neutral face

  Suggests amygdala plays a key role in detecting threat

  • therefore..Role of CNS in orchestrating fight/flight response gains empirical credence