The Outermost Part of the Brain That Is Made Up

question 180

Multiple Choice

The outermost part of the brain that is made up of tightly packed neurons and is only about 2 to 3 millimetres thick on average is called the:

• A)amygdala.
• B)medulla.
• C)cerebellum.
• D)cortex.

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Definitions:

Procedural Amnesia

A type of memory loss where an individual is unable to recall how to perform certain tasks or procedures, despite understanding and remembering the task itself.

Mnemonic Device

A technique used to improve memory by making information easier to remember, often through the use of patterns, acronyms, or vivid imagery.

Loss of Memory

Refers to the inability to remember information or events that were previously accessible.

Sensation Loss

The reduction or absence of sensory perception in one or more of the senses, such as touch, sight, hearing, taste, or smell.