When You Are Studying for an Exam,the Part of the Brain

question 88

Multiple Choice

When you are studying for an exam,the part of the brain that is responsible for coordinating and strengthening the connections among neurons is the:

• A) medial temporal lobe
• B) posterior parietal lobe
• C) left frontal lobe
• D) right temporal lobe

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Definitions:

Digestive Tract

A series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anus, where food is broken down and nutrients absorbed.

Vagus Nerve

The tenth cranial nerve, which is a long and complex nerve extending from the brainstem to the abdomen, involved in controlling the heart, lungs, and digestive tract, as well as mediating visceral reflexes and sensations.

Sympathetic Innervation

Part of the autonomic nervous system that generally stimulates the body's fight-or-flight response, increasing heart rate and blood flow, among other functions.

Adrenal Medulla

The inner part of the adrenal gland that secretes adrenaline and noradrenaline, involved in the body's response to stress.