There Are Approximately _____ Synapses in the Human Cerebral Cortex

question 126

Multiple Choice

There are approximately _____ synapses in the human cerebral cortex.

• A)10 million
• B)100,000 billion
• C)100,000 trillion
• D)10 trillion

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Definitions:

Depolarized

A state in which sodium ions flow to the inside of the cell membrane, making the outside less positive. Depolarization occurs when a neuron responds to stimuli such as heat, pressure, or chemicals.

Nerve Impulse

Electrochemical messages transmitted from neurons to other neurons and effectors.

Cerebrum

The biggest section of the brain, which is in charge of voluntary muscle movement, sight, speech, taste, auditory processing, cognition, and memory.

Lumbar Puncture

A medical procedure where a needle is inserted into the lower part of the spinal column to collect cerebrospinal fluid, used for diagnostic purposes.