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Oct. 8, 2010, 5:56 p.m.

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Mrs. Smrek: So the amygdala controls aggression and fear. What? Brendan: Would amputating the amygdala- Smrek: NO! What is it with you and amputating?

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Oct. 6, 2010, 4:58 p.m.

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Brendan: So if you amputated the brainstem, would that cure fear? Mrs. Smrek: Yes, but it would also mean your heart stops and you die. //Later Brendan: What if you cut off the brainstem but left the medula there, would that get rid of phobias?

//Brainstem controls heart and lungs (medula), and produces adrenaline for fear //Period 8 Psychology

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