Pierre Flourens Is Known

question 64

Multiple Choice

Pierre Flourens is known

• A) for his use of the experimental ablation technique to examine brain function.
• B) as the father of modern philosophy.
• C) for proposing the theory of evolution.
• D) for his study of language abilities in stroke victims.
• E) as a dualist philosopher.

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Definitions:

Plasticity

The ability of the brain to change and adapt in response to experience, learning, or injury.

Neuronal Myelination

The process by which myelin sheaths are formed around the axons of neurons, improving the speed and efficiency of electrical signal transmission in the nervous system.

Gross Motor Skills

The abilities required to control the large muscles of the body for walking, running, sitting, crawling, and other activities.

Physical Changes

Alterations in the body's structure or function that can be seen or measured, often associated with growth, aging, or health conditions.