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A: In the body, the most complex part includes the brain. It comprises many specialized areas that work…

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A: Introduction Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition characterised by…

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A: The cerebral cortex is the outer covering of gray matter over the hemispheres. It considered as the…

Q: Located at the “back of the brain” is the __4_____. In the longitudinal cut you are looking at,…

A: Arbor vitae is located in the white matter of a particular brain structure. It is so called for its…

Q: What are the given reasons for the decreasing size of the human brain?

A: According to the research, the human brain has been shrinking at an alarming rate. Many factors…

Q: With increasingly sophisticated methods for scanning brain activity, scientists are developing the…

A: Benefits  It help to cure various disease It help to cure depression It helps to cure hypertension…

Q: Why are the different regions of the cerebellum involved in this complex motor learning? What might…

A: Cerebellum is present at the base of  brain.It is separated from the cerebrum by a layer of tough…

Q: How do single neurons contribute to brain computation

A: Neuron is a basic structure of the nervous system, when the nervous system is broken down to the…

Q: LTP in the hippocampus

A: Brain is the essential organ of nervous system. It is the most complex organ. It weighs only about…

Q: How does the brain form during early development?

A: A zygote forms after the fertilization process, a single-celled zygote divides into a mass of cells…

Q: If the mind is not included in the set of things considered to be physical, then this would mean…

A: The brain is an organ but the mind isn't. The brain is the physical place where the mind resides.

Q: Describe the events of brain development.

A: The brain is the largest and complex organ of the human body. It is composed of 100 billion nerves…

Q: What could be the implications of the existence of mirror neurons on learning in children and old…

A: Brain is the central unit of the life. The brain trains itself from the beginning(birth ) till the…

Q: Deficits in which brain region is thought to be associated with age-related increases in false…

A: False memories include distorting features of events and situations or recalling facts and memories…

Q: What is a cognitive map?  Do you use them?

A: In this question, we have to define a cognitive map.

Q: With a sketch and a line diagram show the development of the Brain from primary brain vesicle to…

A: Brain vesicles formation start after closure of the neural tube in embryonic life. Initially there…

Q: role of the nervous system and genes in intellectual intelligence?

A: The neural system, often known as the "nervous system," is a complex network of neurons that have…

Q: What factors contribute to a lack of neurogenesis in most parts of the brain?

A: Neurogenesis is the process by which new neurons are produced by neural stem cells (NSCs).…

Q: nutrient-sensing pathways in cognitive aging

A: 1. The effects of ageing on the brain and cognition are widespread and have multiple etiologies.…

Q: Which lobe of the cerebral cortex is responsible for auditory perception, speech, and complex visual…

A: There are mainly four lobes in the cerebral cortex that are the frontal lobe, parietal lobe,…

Q: how space constraints affect the brain development?

A: Introduction : The brain is made of three main parts: the forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain. The…

Q: Based on the evidence from recordings of single neurons in the hippocampus and entorhinal cortex in…

A: The entorhinal cortex (EC) is a part of the brain's allocortex that is located in the medial…

Q: he brain areas that are the most impacted by the influence of alcohol? What is it about alcohol that…

A: ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION:- Alcohol is a depressant that slows down the mental processes.It affects…

Q: the concept of ‘brain maps’ and some of the experiments by Penfield and others that led to and…

A: Brain is the central most important organ of the body because it controls the activities of other…

Q: Is there a limit or maximum capacity for our brain to grow?

A: Memory is not restricted to a single area of the brain. Various kinds are stored in various,…

Q: How does the brain receive the information from the environment? What does the brain do as soon as…

A: Brain : It consists of neurons which further divided into three parts : i.e. axons , cell body and…

Q: What does theory of mind mean? Why are autistic individuals thought to have poorly developed theory…

A: A serious developmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact is medically…

Q: What is the process the brain goes through when making decisions and choices?

A: Brain is the complex major organ composed of nerve cells. It has 3 parts: cerebrum, cerebellum and…

Q: ,Describe the three prenatal stages of development. How long do they last? What takes place during…

A: Embryology is a branch of biology that deals with the study of the formation of male and female…

Q: What are the similarities and differences between Brocka’s and Wernicke’s aphasia? What do aphasias…

A: Aphasia It is a disorder caused by the damage to the parts of brain responsible for the language.…

Q: How do memory and attention help to explain whether or not babies appear to "know" something?

A: Attention: During middle childhood, as kids become more productive at preparing "inputs," their…

Q: What is the misunderstanding of brain maps that Merzenich encountered and then set out to prove to…

A: Neuroplasticity is the capability of the nervous system to alter its response towards internal or…

Q: Which of the following is the collection of structures deep in the brain that have roles in emotion…

A: Three brain structures that are most closely linked with emotions are: the amygdala The insula or…

Q: Where is the fourth ventricle located?   On the midline of the brain, inferior to the corpus…

A: The fourth ventricle of our human body will lies posterior to that of our pons as well as the…

Q: what part of the brain  is involved with intelligence?

A: The direct answer to the question is the cerebello-parietal component & the frontal part. These…

Q: Why are autistic individuals thought to have poorly developed theory of mind? Identify some other…

A: Autism is a serious neuro developmental disorder which causes impairment of verbal and nonverbal…

Q: What symptoms could Ben be displaying that would make his parents believe that he may be suffering…

A: One of the most frequent developmental impairments is autism. Autism, commonly known as an autism…

Q: If you begin an EEG recording of brain wave patterns a few hours before someone wakes up starting…

A: There are 6 waves of sleep-  First wave-RME- very random & deep sleep, short duration. Second…

Q: Briefly describe 5 examples of brain asymmetry

A: Human brain organisation and perception are distinguished by functional asymmetry between the two…

Q: Identify the functions of left and right hemispheres in most individuals.

A: The central nervous system is composed of the brain and the spinal cord. The brain is a complex…

Q: Understanding how your brain developed and what brain structures you share with other animals is…

A: Formation of brain The first sign of nervous system is shown by the appearance of thin strip of…

Q: NAME THAT LOBE From the list below name the lobe that is being used.  You may use the lobe more…

A: The brain is situated inside the skull and is part of the central nervous system. It plays a crucial…

Q: According to theorists Eleanor and James Gibson, who developed the ecological view of perceptual…

A: Gibson's theory of perception gives a clear picture of perception theory and overrule the…

Q: Why are the principal symptoms of brain tumors in children related to brainstem function?

A: The brain is the main organ of the human body. It is the main part that controls and coordinates all…

Q: Describe Piaget's theory of cognitive development ?

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Q: What do split-brains reveal about the functions of our two brain hemispheres?

A: Introduction: The vertebrate cerebrum is divided into two cerebral hemispheres. The groove…

Learning and memory

Learning is defined as a relatively permanent and irreversible adaptive change in behavior. It always results from experience. The ability of an organism to store and recall the effects, sensations, and knowledge gained through learning and experience is called memory.