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This small nucleus contains almost half of all the brain neurons that use norepinephrine as a neurotransmitter. The locus coeruleus also projects its axons to those parts of the brain that may be associated with panic disorders (the amygdala, hippocampus, septum, cortex, brainstem, reticular formation, etc). Stimulating an animal's locus coeruleus, like stimulating its amygdala, produces anxiety behaviours.
Anxiety due to hormonal imbalance is caused by a hormonal imbalance in the endocrine system. The endocrine system plays a very large role in the emotional state of humans. From regulating energy levels, how we deal with stress and keeping us calm.ere is a short list of some of the conditions that can cause hormonal imbalance and how they can trigger anxiety: Thyroid disease â The thyroid regulates metabolism. These hormones work by either speeding up or slowing down the bodyâs processes.