The ________, Where Fibers Connect the Brain's Left and Right

question 35

Multiple Choice

The ________, where fibers connect the brain's left and right hemispheres, thickens in adolescence, and this improves adolescents' ability to process information.

• A) amygdala
• B) corpus callosum
• C) parietal lobe
• D) temporal lobe

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Definitions:

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that contributes to feelings of well-being and happiness, also involved in regulating mood, appetite, and sleep.

Sympathetic

Pertaining to the part of the autonomic nervous system that typically increases bodily readiness for action in response to stress.

Peripheral

Relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something, often considered less important than the core.

Parasympathetic

Referring to the part of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy as it slows the heart rate, increases intestinal and gland activity, and relaxes sphincter muscles.