Amygdala

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000528",
  "term": "Amygdala",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A pair of almond-shaped clusters of nuclei located deep within the medial temporal lobes of the brain. As a component of the limbic system, the amygdala is involved in processing memory, decision-making, and emotional responses such as fear, anxiety, and aggression. Neurotoxicology studies often examine this structure for changes in function or morphology following exposure to certain chemical agents.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "limbic system",
    "temporal lobe"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 846 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/amygdala/"
}