Examlex

Solved

Sometimes a Person's Corpus Callosum Is Split, Which Separates the Two

question 76

Multiple Choice

Sometimes a person's corpus callosum is split, which separates the two hemispheres completely. This is done to


Definitions:

Head Direction Cells

Neurons located in several brain regions that increase their firing rates when an animal's head points in a specific direction, aiding in spatial orientation and navigation.

Orientation Cells

Neurons in the visual cortex of the brain that respond preferentially to objects of specific orientations, such as vertical or horizontal.

Visuospatial Memory

The ability to remember and recall information about the spatial relationships among objects and visual features in one's environment.

Basal Ganglia

A group of nuclei in the brain involved in movement regulation, decision making, and learning.

Related Questions