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Life Sciences => Physiology & Medicine => Topic started by: EmmaHildyard on 05/08/2019 10:37:39

Title: Can the amygdala be removed?
Post by: EmmaHildyard on 05/08/2019 10:37:39

Moe has asked...

Can someone have their amygdala removed? If so, what are the benefits and might you experience withdrawal symptoms?

Do you know?

Title: Re: Can the amygdala be removed?
Post by: RD on 05/08/2019 15:39:11

Quote from: EmmaHildyard on 05/08/2019 10:37:39

Can someone have their amygdala removed? ...?

Yes, see ... https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Amygdalotomy
Only worth considering for people who are spending a lot of time in one of these ...

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