Brain Research on Various Types of Meditation Shows Changes in Which

question 40

Multiple Choice

Brain research on various types of meditation shows changes in which part of the brain?

• A) thalamus
• B) basal ganglia
• C) frontal lobe
• D) all of these

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Definitions:

Rain Shadows

Rain shadows are dry areas on the leeward side of mountain ranges, where the landscape blocks precipitation from reaching the interior.

Permafrost

A layer of soil or rock beneath the Earth's surface that remains frozen for two or more consecutive years, primarily found in polar regions.

Carbon Stores

refer to reservoirs, both natural and artificial, that accumulate and hold carbon-containing chemical compounds for an indefinite period.

Overturn

The process of mixing in a stratified fluid, where warmer, less dense material moves upwards and cooler, denser material sinks.