1 Gray matter located on the surface of the brain is called cortex (e.g., cortex of the cerebral hemispheres, cortex of the cerebellum). 2  Masses of gray matter located deeper in the brain are called nuclei .(e.g., brainstem nuclei, nuclei of the thalamus).yramidal cells are the efferent (long-axon) cells of the cerebral cortex. The name refers to the shape of the cell body as seen in standard sections perpendicular to the cortical surface. The apex of the pyramid points toward the cortical surface.
Panic attacks are periods of intense fear or apprehension of sudden onset accompanied by at least four or more bodily or cognitive symptoms (such as heart palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath, or feelings of unreality) and of variable duration from minutes to hours.anic attacks are periods of intense fear or apprehension of sudden onset accompanied by at least four or more bodily or cognitive symptoms (such as heart palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath, or feelings of unreality) and of variable duration from minutes to hours.
Panic attacks are not dangerous and should not cause any physical harm. The effects of a panic attack vary. Some, notably first-time sufferers, may call for emergency services. Many who experience a panic attack, mostly for the first time, fear that they are having a heart attack or a nervous breakdown. Common psychological features associated with panic attacks include the fear of impending death or loss of sanity, and depersonalisation is relatively common.