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The outer layer of the brain is the cortex and would be referred to as a cortical structure.
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What is the brain cortex part of?
Feel with your fingers the "space" in the center of the back of your neck at the base of the skull. The cerebral cortex is directly above that.
What part of the brain organizes impulses from the senses and sends them on to the appropriate cortical areas?
The amygdala.
What is the treatment for cortical atrophy of the brain?
There is no treatment for cortical atrophy of the brain; just support and nursing care.
What is the definition of cortical?
Cortical-- Regarding the cortex, or the outer layer of the brain, as distinguished from the inner portion.
What is a tissue that forms a hard structure?
Cortical
What is a cortical arousal?
Cortical arousal refers to the activation of the cerebral cortex, the outer layer of the brain, leading to increased brain activity. This heightened brain activity plays a role in various cognitive functions such as attention, awareness, and processing of sensory information. Cortical arousal is essential for maintaining wakefulness and alertness.
What is the sub cortical structure?
The parts of the brain which are below the surface of the cerebral cortex itself.Have a little look here http://www.noteaccess.com/APPROACHES/ArtEd/ChildDev/1dSubcortex.htm
What is diffuse cortical dysfunction?
Cortical dysfunction refers to a problem with the cortex in the brain. It is the part of the brain that controls motor function. This kind of problem is seen with people who have Alzheimer's Disease.
Is cortical dysplasia inherited?
No, Cortical Dysplasia is not inherited. It is a congenital brain malformation that occurs during early pregnancy. While there still isn't a definitive cause, recent studies have detected human papillomavirus in CD (Cortical Dysplasia).
What is cortical disruption?
Diffused means over a wide area or not localized.Cortical relates to the cerebral cortex.Dysfunction means not functioning properly.Diffused cortical dysfunction is the cerebral cortex not working properly over a non-localized section of the brain.
What does cortical loss mean?
Cortical loss refers to the thinning or degeneration of the cerebral cortex, which is the outer layer of the brain responsible for higher brain functions such as thinking, memory, and voluntary movement. It can be caused by various factors, including aging, neurodegenerative diseases (such as Alzheimer's disease), or brain injury. Cortical loss can lead to cognitive decline and functional impairments.
What brain structure controls the production of sex hormones and sex differences?
the reptilian part of the brain.
