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amygdala
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right|thumb|300px|Human brain in the coronal orientation. Amygdalae are shown in dark red.
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- Amygdala
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- Subdivisions of the amygdala
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- Structure
- Hemispheric specializations
- <span id="Development"></span><span id="Sex distinction"></span>Development and sex distinction
- Function
- Connections
- Emotional learning
- Memory modulation
- Neuropsychological correlates of amygdala activity
- Social function
- Alcoholism
- Anxiety
- Psychological disorders
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right|thumb|300px|Human brain in the coronal orientation. Amygdalae are shown in dark red.
The amygdala (; : amygdalae or amygdalas; also '''') is a paired nuclear complex present in the cerebral hemispheres of vertebrates. It is considered part of the limbic system. In primates, it is located medially within the temporal lobes. It consists of many nuclei, each made up of further subnuclei. The subdivision most commonly made is into the basolateral, central, cortical, and medial nuclei together with the intercalated cell clusters. The amygdala has a primary role in the processing of memory, decision-making, and emotional responses (including fear, anxiety, and aggression). The amygdala was first identified and named by Karl Friedrich Burdach in 1822.