The Cerebral Cortex

question 119

Multiple Choice

The cerebral cortex

• A) is the largest brain structure.
• B) is the first brain structure to stop growing.
• C) accounts for about half of the brain's weight.
• D) contains the smallest number of neurons and synapses.

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Definitions:

ECT

Electroconvulsive therapy, a medical treatment most commonly used for severe major depression which involves brief electrical stimulation of the brain while the patient is under anesthesia.

Memory-related Side Effects

Adverse effects impacting an individual's ability to recall, store, or process information, often due to medication or neurological conditions.

Classical Antipsychotic

A type of antipsychotic medication primarily used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, typically by blocking dopamine receptors.

Dopamine Receptors

Proteins located in the brain and central nervous system that interact with the neurotransmitter dopamine, influencing mood, motivation, and reward.