The Area of the Cortex at the Front of the Brain

question 303

Multiple Choice

The area of the cortex at the front of the brain _____.

• A) is responsible for visual functions
• B) helps humans to understand spoken words
• C) assists with impulse control
• D) is well-developed in newborns

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter's Action

The action of neurotransmitters involves the chemical substances transferring signals from one neuron to another across synapses in the brain or throughout the nervous system.

Agonist

A chemical substance that binds to and activates receptor cells to produce a biological response.

Synaptic Gap

The synaptic gap is the tiny space between neurons through which neurotransmitters travel to communicate signals.

Neurotransmitter Molecules

Chemical substances that transmit signals across the synaptic gap from one neuron to another.