The Upper Part of the Brain Responsible for Thinking Functions

question 41

Multiple Choice

The upper part of the brain responsible for thinking functions is called the:

• A) cerebral cortex.
• B) subcortex.
• C) cerebellum.
• D) diencephalon.

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Definitions:

Maze Running

Maze running often relates to a method used in behavioral experiments to assess learning, memory, and spatial navigation skills in animals.

Rat's Age

An informal expression meaning a very long time, used to indicate that something hasn't happened for or hasn't been seen in a long time.

Cortex Removal

A surgical procedure where part of the cortex, the outer layer of the brain, is removed, potentially for medical reasons.

Phrenologist

A practitioner of phrenology, a now-discredited theory that personality traits can be determined by the shape of the skull.