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What are neurotrophic factors? Give examples. What role do they play in the development of the nervous system?
Nerve Fibers
Long, slender projections of nerve cells that transmit electrical impulses to different parts of the body.
Cerebrum
The most sizable region of the brain, tasked with controlling voluntary movement, visual perception, speaking, taste sensations, auditory experiences, thinking, and memory retention.
Sulci
Grooves or furrows on the surface of the brain, separating adjacent gyri.
Gyri
The ridges or convolutions found on the surface of the brain.
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