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[narrator] The warthog's amygdala, the emotional center of the brain

The Mind, Explained

The warthog's amygdala,the emotional center of the brain, identifies the lion as a...

The Mind, Explained • S01E03 • 2019

[narrator] The warthog's amygdala,
the emotional center of the brain, identifies the lion as a threat, and that triggers the release
of adrenaline throughout the body. [Sapolsky]
This is a brush fire of vigilance

Full Transcript

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[narrator] The warthog's amygdala, the emotional center of the brain,

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identifies the lion as a threat,

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and that triggers the release of adrenaline throughout the body.

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[Sapolsky] This is a brush fire of vigilance.

Duration

13 seconds

Views

71

Timestamp in Movie

00:02:16

Uploaded

Jun 07, 2025

Season

1

Episode

3

Genres

Production

Vox Entertainment,Vox Media Studios

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Movie Summary

Ever wonder what's happening inside your head? From dreaming to anxiety disorders, discover how your brain works with this illuminating series.