The panic attack response has been preserved over millions of years of evolution, and can be triggered in various species including voles and stopes. The amygdala, often referred to as the brain's 'fear center', reliably induces the physical and emotional response associated with panic attacks when stimulated, even in individuals who have had both amygdalas removed.
The amygdala, known as the "brain's fear center," can trigger panic attacks and elicit similar reactions across different species. Patients who have had them removed often report a lack of fear response in situations that would typically elicit one.
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