At the Very Back of the Cerebral Cortex Are the _________

question 137

Multiple Choice

 At the very back of the cerebral cortex are the _________ lobes.

• A) frontal
• B) parietal
• C) temporal
• D) occipital

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances in the brain that transmit signals from one neuron to another, influencing various functions such as mood, memory, and movement.

Synapse

The junction between two neurons or between a neuron and a muscle where neurotransmitters are released to transmit impulses.

Synapse

The junction between two neurons or between a neuron and a muscle where impulses pass by diffusion of a neurotransmitter.

Postsynaptic Membrane

The postsynaptic membrane is the region of a neuron that receives neurotransmitters from another neuron across the synaptic gap, playing a crucial role in neuron-to-neuron communication.