0
Want this question answered?
Be notified when an answer is posted
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is referred to little brain in the brain?
cerebellum
Referred to as the brain within the brain.?
The cerebellum is also sometimes called the "Little Brain" or the brain within the brain.
Who was the man whose brain injury sparked new interest in brain research?
The man whose brain injury sparked new interest in brain research was Henry Gustav Molaison. When a postmortem was carried out on his brain, it was found that part of the hippocampus was missing. This part of the brain is involved in creating memories.
What is the Center of a computer informally referred to as?
The brain
What part of the brain is referred to as your fear center?
the amygdala
Which part of computer is called brain?
The CPU, or Central Processing Unit, is usually referred to as the "brain".
What is known as the lesser brain?
The cerebellum, also referred to as the smaller brain because it resembles the shape
What part of the brain is the cortical structure?
The outer layer of the brain is the cortex and would be referred to as a cortical structure.
What section of the brain is sometimes referred to as the body's thermostat?
The hypothalamus.
What is Neuroplasticity?
Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's ability to re-organize itself by forming new neural connections in response to injury, dysfunction, new experiences or sensory stimulation. Recent studies have showed that the brain ca rewire and restructure itself. The neurons located in the brain can build new or remodel old connections, can generate new paths through the cortex and assume new roles. According to this principle if part of the brain is damaged, it can be possible to train other areas to assume its roles and functions. This is often referred to as "rewireing the brain". Neuroplasticity can result in one region of the brain colonizing another with effects on mental and physical function.
What is the right side of your brain called?
The right side of your brain is referred to as a hemisphere. This side is also known as the creative side of the brain.
What part of the human body is commonly referred to as grey matter?
The brain
