The Brain Appears to Be Hardwired Such That Certain Areas

question 35

True/False

The brain appears to be hardwired such that certain areas of the brain respond more strongly to some categories than others.

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Definitions:

Refractory Period

A period immediately following an action potential during which a nerve or muscle is incapable of generating another action potential.

Neurons

Electrically excitable cells in the nervous system that process and transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.

Sodium Gates

Protein structures in cell membranes that open or close in response to signals, allowing sodium ions to enter or exit a cell, critical in generating electrical signals.

Psychological Dependence

A condition where a person feels an emotional or mental need for a particular substance or behavior.