The hippocampus is crucial for memory formation.

Broca's area is located in the frontal lobe, usually in the left hemisphere.

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter linked to mood regulation.

The cerebellum is crucial for motor coordination and balance.

The amygdala plays a key role in the processing of emotions and emotional memories.

The somatosensory cortex processes information related to touch and body sensations.

Acetylcholine is involved in memory and learning processes.

Wernicke's area is usually located in the left temporal lobe and is associated with language comprehension.

The corpus callosum connects the left and right cerebral hemispheres, facilitating communication between them.

The prefrontal cortex is involved in emotional regulation and decision-making.

The medulla oblongata is crucial for controlling vital autonomic functions.

Dopamine is involved in motor control and the brain's reward system.

Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's ability to form new synapses and reorganize in response to experience.

The hypothalamus is involved in regulating body temperature, hunger, and other autonomic functions.

The parietal lobe is involved in spatial awareness and sensory integration.

CT scans provide detailed images of the brain's structure.

The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response.

Brodmann areas classify functional regions of the cerebral cortex based on cytoarchitecture.

Neurogenesis refers to the formation of new neurons.

The primary motor cortex is located in the frontal lobe.

GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that reduces neural activity.

The split-brain phenomenon results from the severing of the corpus callosum.

The angular gyrus is involved in mathematical cognition and number processing.

Norepinephrine is involved in mood regulation and arousal.

Myelination involves the insulation of axons with a fatty substance, improving signal conduction.

The VTA is associated with the release of dopamine in the brain's reward system.

The hippocampus is crucial for the consolidation of long-term memories.

The basal ganglia is primarily involved in motor control and coordination.

The occipital lobe is primarily responsible for visual processing and perception.

Parkinson's disease is characterized by a deficiency of dopamine-producing neurons in the substantia nigra.

Broca's aphasia results in difficulty with language production.

The primary visual cortex is located in the occipital lobe.

Dendrites are branch-like structures that receive signals from other neurons.

Adrenaline is released from the adrenal medulla during the fight or flight response.

Dopamine is associated with motor control, reward, and pleasure.

The cornea contributes to light refraction and focusing in the eye.

The cerebellum is part of the hindbrain and is involved in motor coordination.

Temporal summation involves the integration of signals from multiple neurons over time.

The primary auditory cortex is responsible for processing auditory information.

The refractory period is the time during which a neuron cannot generate another action potential.

Axon terminals are the end of the axon where neurotransmitters are released into the synapse.

The default mode network is active during rest, daydreaming, and mind-wandering.

The somatic nervous system is responsible for sensory and motor functions, including voluntary movements.

The action potential is a rapid change in the charge of the cell membrane.

The resting potential is the state of a neuron when it is ready to generate an action potential.

The thalamus is a relay station for sensory information to the cerebral cortex.

The synaptic cleft is the space between neurons where neurotransmitters are released.

The hippocampus is crucial for the formation of memories, particularly emotional experiences.

The axon hillock integrates signals and determines whether an action potential is generated.

The limbic system is involved in emotional regulation and memory.

Association areas of the cortex are responsible for higher cognitive functions and integration.

The optic nerve transmits visual information from the retina to the thalamus.

The serotonergic system is involved in the regulation of mood and sleep.

Depolarization involves a shift in the cell membrane charge toward positive values, leading to an action potential.

The gustatory cortex processes information related to taste.

Reuptake involves the recycling of neurotransmitters back into the presynaptic neuron.

The prefrontal cortex is involved in decision-making, planning, and other executive functions.

Mirror neurons are involved in observing and imitating the actions of others.

Hyperpolarization involves an increase in the resting potential, making it more negative.

The periaqueductal gray is involved in the modulation of pain perception.