Lateralization Refers to the ____

question 61

Multiple Choice

 Lateralization refers to the ____.

• A) formation of the sulci and gyri in the cortex
• B) functional asymmetries of the brain
• C) slow rate of maturation in forebrain structures
• D) physical changes that occur in neurons as learning takes place

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Definitions:

G Protein-linked Receptor

G Protein-linked Receptor, also known as G-protein-coupled receptor, is a type of receptor that activates G proteins in response to external stimuli, playing a crucial role in signal transduction.

Phosphate

A chemical compound containing the phosphate ion, PO4^3-, crucial for energy transfer and storage within biological organisms.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that stores and transfers energy within cells, powering many cellular processes.

Ion Channel-linked Receptor

A type of membrane receptor that can open or close an ion channel in response to the binding of a signaling molecule, thus affecting cell function.