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This is a term that generally relates to the two hempispheres of the brain, with lateralization describing the brain's tendancy to make the two hempispheres specalize in controlling different functions. (Definition courtessy of Nazia Ahmed)
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agowe use both cerebral hemispheres for almost every activity, and the hemisphere appear nearly identical. nonetheless, there is a division of labor, and each hemisphere has a uniqueabilities not shared by its partner. this phenomenon is called lateralization. although one cerebral hemisphere " dominates" each task, the term cerebral dominance designates the hemisphere that is dominant for language.
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∙ 15y agoIt is the process by which the two hemispheres of the brain increasingly specialize in particular functions. It is the process by which the two hemispheres of the brain increasingly specialize in particular functions.
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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 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.
What is cortical thickening on femur?
Clinical significance of cortical thickening of the femur
What is the process in which certain cognitive functions are located more in one hemisphere of the brain than in the other?
lateralization
What are the names for cortical bone?
compact
Differentiation and specialization of the functioning of the two halves of the brain?
Lateralization.:)
The differentiation and specialization of the functioning of the two halves of the brain is called?
lateralization.
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.
When does brain lateralization occur?
Signs of lateralization are clearly present at birth.
When age is brain lateralization completed?
Brain lateralization is never completed
What does cortical defect mean in medical terms?
A cortical defect is an abnormality in the outer shell.
What is lateralization?
Lateralization refers to the function of the left or right sides of the brain.
What is Lateralization of functioning?
referring to the specialization in certain functions by each side of the brain,with one side dominant for each activity. The left side of the brain controls the right side of the body and vice versa
What has the author Gilbert Morse French written?
Gilbert Morse French has written: 'Cortical functioning in behavior' -- subject(s): Cerebral cortex, Neuropsychology
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.
What does cortical breakthrough mean?
A cortical breakthrough means that the cortex, which is a hard outer covering, does not appear continuous. It could also indicate a semi-healed injury.
What does a mean cortical thickness of 20 mm in kidney ultrasound mean?
normal kidney measurements
