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The Anatomy, Physiology & Biochemistry of Emotions & Feelings

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Lesson Overview

In this lesson, we introduce the anatomy and physiology of emotion.

Objective

Explore the aspects of the body’s anatomy and physiology that are directly associated with how we feel.

Description

Name seven aspects of our anatomy and physiology that are directly associated with how we feel. Cite research showing that how we breathe is how we feel.  Explain the connection between emotions and the brain, the nervous system, the enteric nervous system, biochemistry, the psoas and fascia.

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