Is the amygdala in the lymbic system or in the temporal lobe?
1 Answer
Jun 26, 2016
The amygdala is located in the temporal lobe and part of the limbic system.
Explanation:
The Amygdala is a structure in the Brain and is the home of the "fight/flight" reactions to dangerous situations (among its other jobs).
The location of the amygdala is deep within the temporal lobes of the Brain (the temporal lobes indicate that we're talking about the side of the Brain). We have 2 amygdalae, one for each side of the Brain.
The amygdala is also a part of the limbic system - the system within the Brain that deals with emotions and motivation.
And so the amygdala is located in the temporal lobe and part of the limbic system.
