“Various possible candidate regions for autistic dysfunction have been located in the cerebellum, the temporal lobe, fusiform gyrus, amygdale, the frontal lobes and the white matter tracts of the corpus callosum.”
“The right amygdale in men was activated significantly more than in women, whereas women activated fewer structures in the left amygdale.”
“It found out that there was a weak connection between the amygdale and the orbitofrontal cortex.”
“Taken orally or as an injection, laetrile is a purified form of amygdalin, a chemical found in lima beans, raw nuts and the pits of many fruits.”
“Moreover, when unripe, they contain amygdalin, which is also present in bitter almonds, and are toxic.”
“This herb contains amygdalin which hydrolizes into benzaldehyde and hydrocyanic acid.”
amygdala
(neuroanatomy) The region of the brain, located in the medial temporal lobe, believed to play a key role in the emotions, such as fear and pleasure, in both animals and humans.