Which Area of the Brain Contains Neural Stem Cells That

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which area of the brain contains neural stem cells that are apparently important in learning and memory?

• A)arcuate fasciculus
• B)subgranular zone of the hippocampus
• C)temporal lobe
• D)cerebral cortex

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Definitions:

Nucleus Accumbens

A region in the brain involved in the reward circuit, associated with pleasure, reinforcement learning, addiction, and fear.

Parietal Cortex

A region of the brain's outer layer involved in processing sensory information such as touch, pressure, temperature, and spatial orientation.

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobe, involved in complex behaviors such as planning, decision making, and moderating social behavior.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex responsible for processing auditory information and encoding memory.