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Which of the Following Describes the Reactions That Occur in Your

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Which of the following describes the reactions that occur in your body after experiencing a stressor and/or threat?


Definitions:

Amygdala

An almond-shaped mass of gray matter inside each cerebral hemisphere, involved with the experiencing of emotions.

Emotion

A complex psychological state involving an experiential, physiological, and behavioral response to a personally significant situation.

Reticular Formation

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that plays a key role in controlling arousal and alertness.

Higher Brain Regions

Parts of the brain associated with complex functions such as thinking, decision making, emotion, and consciousness, typically including the cerebral cortex and associated structures.

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