Although It Occupies 29% of the Cortex in Human Beings

question 246

Multiple Choice

Although it occupies 29% of the cortex in human beings, the ________ barely exists in ________.

• A) association cortex; cats and dogs
• B) association cortex; mice and rats
• C) prefrontal cortex; mice and rats
• D) prefrontal cortex; cats and dogs

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Definitions:

Plasticity

The brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience.

Neural Connections

The links between neurons in the brain that are formed through synapses, allowing for communication between different parts of the brain and the nervous system.

Personality Change

Alterations in an individual's characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving, which can be due to various factors.

Phineas Gage

A railroad worker who survived a severe brain injury in the 19th century, providing valuable insights into the relationship between brain function and personality.