When You Are Studying for an Exam,the Part of the Brain

question 111

Multiple Choice

When you are studying for an exam,the part of the brain that is responsible for coordinating and strengthening the connections among neurons is the

• A) medial temporal lobe.
• B) prefrontal cortex.
• C) cerebellum.
• D) hippocampus.

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Definitions:

Olfactory Cilia

Hair-like structures on the olfactory receptor neurons within the nose that serve as sites for odorant molecules to bind, initiating the perception of smell.

Chemical Substances

Elements, compounds, or mixtures that have a consistent composition and specific properties.

Frontal Lobes

Regions of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for higher cognitive functions and behavior regulation.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that plays a critical role in hormone production, regulation of appetite, sleep cycles, and body temperature.