The amygdala, named in Latin after its likeness to an almond, is located in the brain just in front of the hippocampus. This is ideal because the amygdala attaches emotional significance to memories, which the hippocampus processes.
While the amygdala is best known and understood for emotional reactions (I.E., rage), when bitemporally lesioned (damaged in both hemispheres), patients tend to not only present with docility, but also hypersexuality with unusual objects and an odd tendency to put objects in their mouths. This is known as Kluver-Bucy Syndrome.
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A questionaire with Richard Ramirez.
Favourite Sports : Rugby, Football, Boxing
Favourite Music : Heavy Metal
Favourite Actress : Samantha Strong
Favourite Vacation Spot : URANUS
Favourite Food : Women’s feet
Favourite Color : Red
Pastimes / Hobbies : Travelling and measuring coffins
Biggest Like : Cocaine
Biggest Dislike : Hypocrites, Authority
Make a Wish : To have my finger on a nuclear trigger device
What do you look for in a girl : Nice Ass, Good Legs
Perfect way to spend a date : Moonlit night drinking rum at a cemetery
Describe Yourself : Asshole - and proud of it
Motto : Live each day as if it’s your last.
If you like a girl, how do you get a girl to notice you? : I pull out my gun
What’s one thing you’d change about yourself? : Not a damn thing, except where I’m at.
How has your life changed as a result of your success? : Privacy is a thing of the past.
What’s your message to your fans? : Keep your spirit strong.
