The Area of the Brain That Is Involved in Mental

question 94

Multiple Choice

The area of the brain that is involved in mental processes such as thought, language, and perception is called the

• A)limbic cortex
• B)motor cortex
• C)sensory cortex
• D)association cortex

---

Definitions:

Glycolytic

Relating to or involving the breakdown of glucose by enzymes, producing energy and pyruvic acid.

ATP

Short for Adenosine Triphosphate, a molecule that carries energy within cells for metabolism.

Vascular System

The complex network of blood vessels that circulate blood throughout the body, including arteries, veins, and capillaries.

Capillaries

The smallest blood vessels in the body, which facilitate the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other nutrients and wastes between the blood and tissues.