The Biology of Emotions

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  1. 3. A neurotransmitter that helps calm the brain and reduce anxiety.
  2. 4. Part of the brain that regulates emotional responses and decision-making.
  3. 8. The emotional center of the brain
  4. 9. Part of the nervous system that helps calm the body after an emotional event.
  5. 13. Involved in alertness, arousal, and stress responses.
  6. 15. Influences learning, memory, and attention, which can affect emotional regulation.
  7. 16. Part of the brain that processes episodic memories
  8. 17. The main excitatory neurotransmitter; involved in emotional learning.
  9. 18. Regulates mood, happiness, and emotional stability; low levels are linked to depression.
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  1. 1. Part of the brain that processes the fight or flight response
  2. 2. The "stress hormone," helps manage anxiety and long-term stress.
  3. 5. The "love hormone," linked to bonding, trust, and emotional connections
  4. 6. Part of the nervous system that accelerates heart rate
  5. 7. The hormone associated with a fight or flight response
  6. 10. Natural painkillers that also produce feelings of pleasure.
  7. 11. Part of the brain that controls fear and aggression
  8. 12. Part of the brain that acts as a relay center for sensory information, influencing emotional perception.
  9. 14. Associated with pleasure, reward, motivation, and positive emotions.