The Sensorimotor Area of the Brain Develops Most Rapidly in the

question 26

Multiple Choice

The sensorimotor area of the brain develops most rapidly in the

• A) period from six to eight months.
• B) first year.
• C) first month.
• D) period from two to three months.

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Definitions:

Visual Cortex

The part of the cerebral cortex responsible for processing visual information, located in the back of the brain.

Hubel and Wiesel

Neurophysiologists known for their studies of the visual cortex, which showed how certain brain cells respond to edges, lines, and movements, leading to the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

Feature Detector

Neurons in the brain that are responsible for detecting specific features of the environment, such as lines, edges, or movement.

Visual System

The part of the central nervous system which enables organisms to process visual detail, as well as enabling several photo response functions.