Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Cerebral Cortex

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the cerebral cortex?

• A)Animals without much cerebral cortex cannot learn perceptual-motor tasks.
• B)Practicing a perceptual-motor skill leads to increased cortical activity.
• C)Practicing a skill leads to a decrease in the amount of cortical gray matter.
• D)It is particularly important for tasks that involve tracking a target.

Recognize the significance of social groups and categories in shaping individual and collective actions.

Evaluate the role of solidarity and social belonging in decision-making processes.

Comprehend the influence of social norms and organization on historical events such as the Holocaust.

Understand the impact of social networks on resource exchange and employment opportunities.

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Definitions:

Extracellular Thirst

Thirst caused by reduced volume of the extracellular fluid, which is the fluid outside the cells.

Lateral Hypothalamus

A part of the hypothalamus gland which plays a role in hunger and thirst; sometimes referred to as the hunger center of the brain.

Feeding Center

A region in the brain, specifically within the hypothalamus, that is responsible for the regulation of hunger and food intake.

Ventromedial Hypothalamus

A region of the brain involved in satiety, metabolism, and the regulation of body temperature.