Amygdala: Function and Structure

What is the amygdala? The amygdala (corpus amygdaloideum) is a sub-region within the limbic system, consisting of two bean-sized clusters of nerve cells. Through the connection with other brain regions, the meaning of various signals is evaluated here and these are then projected from the amygdala (together with the hippocampus) to the cerebral cortex via … Amygdala: Function and Structure