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The Cerebral Cortex and its Convolutions
Cerebral cortex (mainly composed of small, unmyelinated neurons) is gray and it is often referred to as the gray matter. In contrast, the layer beneath the cortex is mainly composed of large myelinated axons, which are white and often referred to as the white matter. Humans’ cerebral cortex is deeply convoluted. The convolutions are increasing…
Read MoreDorsal, Ventral and Intermediate Prefrontal Cortex – Scientific Facts
Brain hemispheres sliced into upper, middle and lower thirds result in the following: Upper / dorsal prefrontal cortex, primarily processing “where”, is also associated with so called “cold cognition”, perceptions, executive memories and plans. Lower or ventral prefrontal cortex, processing “what”, is mainly made up by orbital cortex and ventromedial PFC, and Middle or intermediate…
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