Here are some surprising âfight-or-fightâ triggers to avoid. As a species, we are tribal people, so from a survival perspective, being alone too much can signal the amygdala to trigger stress responses.
The spinal cord is connected to the brain by the brain stem. The medulla oblongata connects the spinal cord to other structures in the brain stem and the brain proper. The brain stem is responsible for some the most basic processes of survival, including the control of hunger, thirst, blood pressure, body temperature and breathing. Continue Reading.
The brain stem connects the rest of the brain to the spinal cord, which runs down your neck and back. The brain stem is in charge of all the functions your body needs to stay alive, automatic activities like breathing, digestion, and circulating blood. (see related link).+ 134 others found this useful.he brain stem connects the rest of the brain to the spinal cord, which runs down your neck and back. The brain stem is in charge of all the functions your body needs to stay alive, automatic activities like breathing, digestion, and circulating blood. (see related link). + 134 others found this useful.