Neurons Are Surrounded by ________, Which Guide Neural Connections and Clean

question 269

Multiple Choice

Neurons are surrounded by ________, which guide neural connections and clean up after neurons send messages to one another.

• A) endorphins
• B) glial cells
• C) hormones
• D) epigenetic molecules

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Definitions:

Split-Brain

A condition resulting from surgery that cuts the corpus callosum, separating the cerebral hemispheres and affecting communication between them.

Severed Cerebellum

A condition involving damage to or disconnection of the cerebellum, a part of the brain that plays a significant role in motor control and coordination.

Thalamus

The thalamus is a vital brain structure acting as a relay station for sensory information, channeling incoming data to appropriate areas of the brain for processing.

Sensory Information

Data received by the senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell), which is then interpreted by the brain to form an understanding of the world.