The Organization of the Human Cortex Is Typically Composed of ___

question 125

Multiple Choice

The organization of the human cortex is typically composed of ___ layers and columns containing ___ cells.

• A)6,more than 500
• B)5,80-100
• C)5,more than 500
• D)6,80-100

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Definitions:

Monoamine Oxidase

An enzyme that breaks down monoamines, including neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, impacting mood and behavior.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals in the brain that transmit signals from one neuron to another, playing key roles in shaping mood and behavior.

Fight-Or-Flight Response

A physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival.

Epinephrine

A neurotransmitter in the brain and also a hormone that is released by the adrenal gland as part of the body’s response to stress; also called adrenaline.