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.
Brain stem: The brain stem is the lower part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord. It contains bundles of very long nerve fibers that carry signals controlling muscles and sensation or feeling between the cerebrum and the rest the body.rain stem: The brain stem is the lower part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord. It contains bundles of very long nerve fibers that carry signals controlling muscles and sensation or feeling between the cerebrum and the rest the body.