Pathophysiology of stress-induced limbic lobe dysfunction: A hypothesis for NDEs.
January 1, 1982 DOI: 10.17514/jnds-1982-2-1-p75-89. (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractNear-death experiences (NDEs) closely resemble complex hallucinations that arise from dysfunction in the limbic lobe. The paper hypothesizes that neurohormones capable of influencing hippocampal activity may also produce the features of a limbic lobe syndrome seen in NDEs.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Limbic system Neuroscience Neurohormones Hippocampal formation Psychology |
| Citations | 70 |
| Key finding | Proposes that neurohormones influencing hippocampal activity may cause characteristics of NDE limbic lobe syndrome. |
Abstract
This paper discusses the strong resemblance of near-death experiences (NDEs) to complex hallucinations associated with limbic lobe dysfunction. The paper presents the hypothesis that neurohormones with the capacity to influence hippocampal activity may also cause characteristics of NDE limbic lobe syndrome.