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 and the spinal cord work together. The spinal cord is the link between the brain and the nerves in the rest of your body. The spinal cord helps you to move. It also allows you to feel hot and cold temperature, vibration, sharp and dull sensations, and to sense position of your arms and legs.