The Simplest Functional Unit of the Cortex Is Hypothesized to Be

question 5

Multiple Choice

The simplest functional unit of the cortex is hypothesized to be the:

• A) circuit.
• B) layer.
• C) column.
• D) blob.

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Definitions:

Lifespan Development

The study of how individuals grow, change, and adapt at different stages of life, from infancy through old age.

Nature-Nurture

A debate concerning the relative importance of an individual's innate qualities (nature) versus personal experiences (nurture) in determining or causing differences in physical and behavioral traits.

Heredity

The transmission of genetic characteristics from parents to offspring.

Environment

The sum of all external conditions affecting the life, development, and survival of an organism.