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Anxiety: Amygdala-PFC Circuit

Amygdala drives fear; PFC inhibits via top-down control; anxiety = imbalance.

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Amygdala receives sensory threat input -> fear response via HPA, sympathetic, behavioral. PFC inhibits via vmPFC -> amygdala connection. Anxiety disorders show amygdala hyperactivation and weakened PFC control.

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