School-Connect Brain Science Ep. 3: Meet Your Amygdala

What does Amy stand for?

• amygdala

• amiability

• amylase

• digamy

When Amy signals the panic button to initiate our body's stress response, we prepare to fight, flight or ___?___.

(a)  

When the body's stress response is activated, the hypothalamus produces adrenaline and ___?___.

• serotonin

• enzymes

• calories

• coritsol

Which of the following bodily functions does not increase when the stress response is triggered?

• heartbeat

• metabolism

• gestation

• blood pressure

In the stress response, why does your liver release glucose?

• for blood to flow faster

• to sharpen your vision

• to cool off your body

• for a jolt of energy

Cort (corisol) is most closely associated with your body's ___?___ response.

(a)  

Amy (the amygdala) is the driving force in which system?

• digestive

• limbic

• neurological

• linguistic

Amy sorts through incoming information she receives from your senses and your ___?___.

(a)  

What can calm Amy down?

• rest/sleep

• coritsol

• executive functioning skills

• limbic reset

What benefits can your amygdala provide?

• trigger positive emotions

• trigger your motivation

• lower your blood pressure

• improve your focus