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.
Medulla oblongata- where spinal cord connects to the brain; has thin and membranous posterior wall ï§ Inferior portion resembles the spinal cord in that it has a narrow central canal ï§ Relays sensory information to the thalamus and to centers in other portions of the brain stem ï§ Also contains major centers that regulate autonomic function such as ...