Here are some surprising âfight-or-fightâ triggers to avoid. As a species, we are tribal people, so from a survival perspective, being alone too much can signal the amygdala to trigger stress responses.
The spinal cord is connected to the brain by the brain stem. The medulla oblongata connects the spinal cord to other structures in the brain stem and the brain proper. The brain stem is responsible for some the most basic processes of survival, including the control of hunger, thirst, blood pressure, body temperature and breathing. Continue Reading.
The spinal cord is connected to the brain via the brainstem. The hindbrain is connected to the lower part of the brainstem and it is broken up into three sections: 1  The medulla oblongata â is the control center for breathing, blood pressure, and other involuntary but vital body functions. 2  Damage to the medulla oblongata can be fatal.