The Corpus Callosum

question 81

Multiple Choice

The corpus callosum

• A)permits communication between the two cerebral hemispheres.
• B)is the area of the cortex in which information about touch, pain, temperature, and limb position is processed.
• C)separates the temporal lobe from the frontal and parietal lobes.
• D)is a fluid-filled chamber that cushions and supports the brain.

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Definitions:

Producer

An organism, typically a plant or algae, that synthesizes organic compounds from simple substances like carbon dioxide, serving as a fundamental part of the food chain by providing energy for consumers.

Nitrogen

A chemical element with symbol N and atomic number 7, essential for all living organisms.

Denitrification

Conversion of nitrates or nitrites to nitrogen gas.

Nitrogen Fixation

The process by which certain microorganisms convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form that can be used by plants to synthesize proteins and nucleic acids.