n.扁桃腺；苦巴旦杏；（大脑）杏仁核

原形：amygdala复数：amygdalae

The amygdala is an almond-shaped structure in the brain that plays a central role in processing emotions, especially fear.
杏仁核是大脑中一个杏仁形状的结构，尤其在处理情绪，特别是恐惧时起着核心作用。
When the amygdala detects a potential threat, it triggers the body's fight or flight response.
当杏仁核检测到潜在威胁时，它会触发身体的战斗或逃跑反应。
Studies have shown that people with anxiety disorders often have an overactive amygdala.
研究表明，焦虑症患者通常有过度活跃的杏仁核。
The amygdala is involved in forming and storing emotional memories, which can influence future behavior.
杏仁核参与形成和储存情感记忆，这些记忆可以影响未来的行为。
Damage to the amygdala can lead to difficulties in recognizing facial expressions of fear in others.
杏仁核受损可能导致识别他人恐惧面部表情的困难。
Through a process called synaptic pruning, the amygdala becomes more efficient at processing emotional information as we age.
通过称为突触修剪的过程，随着年龄的增长，杏仁核在处理情感信息方面变得更加高效。
In PTSD patients, researchers have observed hyperactivity in the amygdala when recalling traumatic events.
在PTSD（创伤后应激障碍）患者中，研究人员观察到回忆创伤事件时杏仁核的过度活跃。
The amygdala works in conjunction with other brain regions, such as the prefrontal cortex, to regulate emotional responses.
杏仁核与其他大脑区域（如前额叶皮层）协同工作，以调节情绪反应。
Early life stress has been linked to long-term changes in amygdala function and an increased risk for mood disorders.
早期生活压力与杏仁核功能的长期变化以及情绪障碍风险增加有关联。
Neuroscientists are exploring ways to modulate amygdala activity through techniques like neurofeedback and medication, hoping to find new treatments for anxiety and depression.
神经科学家正在探索通过神经反馈和药物等技术调节杏仁核活动的方法，希望为焦虑和抑郁找到新的治疗方法。