Psychology Unit 1 AOS 1 VCE

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Cerebral Cortex

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The outer layer of neural tissue covering the human brain, responsible for higher brain functions such as thought, memory, and consciousness.

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Interneuron

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A type of neuron that connects motor neurons to sensory neurons, primarily located in the Central Nervous System (CNS).

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Mind-Body Problem

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The philosophical question of whether the mind and body are distinct, separate entities or one and the same.

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Split Brain Surgery

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A procedure that involves severing the corpus callosum to control severe epilepsy, affecting communication between the brain's hemispheres.

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Contralateral Function

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The concept that the left and right hemispheres of the brain are responsible for the opposite sides of the body.

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Corpus Callosum

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A thick band of nerve fibers that connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain, facilitating interhemispheric communication.

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Meninges

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Three protective membranes (dura mater, arachnoid mater, pia mater) that cover the brain and spinal cord.

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Motor Neuron

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A type of neuron that transmits impulses from the CNS to muscles or glands, enabling movement.

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Sensory Neuron

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A type of neuron that carries signals from sensory receptors to the CNS, allowing for the perception of stimuli.

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Association Cortex

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Regions of the cerebral cortex that integrate information from different sensory modalities and are involved in higher cognitive functions.