Which of the Following Regions Is Involved in the Ability

question 302

Multiple Choice

Which of the following regions is involved in the ability to make plans, think creatively, and take initiative?

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

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron to another target neuron.

Reticular Formations

A complex network of nerve pathways in the brainstem involved in consciousness, sleep-wake cycles, and filtering incoming stimuli to discern irrelevant background information.

Limbic Systems

A complex set of brain structures located on both sides of the thalamus, involved in many of our emotions and motivations, particularly those related to survival such as fear, anger, and emotions related to reproduction.

Interneurons

Neurons that transmit signals between other neurons, especially as part of reflexes or neural circuits.