Calculation, Contemplation, and Cognition Are Human Activities Associated with Increased

question 62

Multiple Choice

Calculation, contemplation, and cognition are human activities associated with increased activity in the

• A) pituitary gland.
• B) hypothalamus.
• C) cerebrum.
• D) cerebellum.
• E) spinal cord.

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Definitions:

Grey Matter

Neural tissue in the brain and spinal cord, primarily made up of neuronal cell bodies, which is involved in muscle control and sensory perception such as seeing and hearing, memory, emotions, and speech.

White Matter

Tissue in the brain and spinal cord made up of nerve fibers, which is crucial for the transmission of signals within the nervous system.

Pounds

A unit of weight in the imperial system, equivalent to 0.453592 kilograms.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain, responsible for complex cognitive processes, including reasoning, language, and consciousness.