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Vechasity Hampton
on Dec 01, 2024
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A number of people with severe cases of epilepsy have split-brain operations in which much of __________ is severed.
A) the corpus callosum
B) the reticular formation
C) the somatosensory cortex
D) Wernicke's area
Corpus Callosum
A large band of neural fibers that connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication and coordination between them.
Reticular Formation
A network of neurons located in the brainstem that plays a key role in controlling arousal and consciousness.
Somatosensory Cortex
The section of cortex in which sensory stimulation is projected. It lies just behind the central fissure in the parietal lobe.
- Identify the roles and impacts of various parts of the human brain on behavior and physiological processes.
- Describe the effects of neurological conditions and operations on behavior and cognition.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the roles and impacts of various parts of the human brain on behavior and physiological processes.
- Describe the effects of neurological conditions and operations on behavior and cognition.