AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

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What is the main function jof the corupus callosum?
A
aiding in the transfer of information from the cerebrum to the cerebellum
B
interpreting visual stimulation fro the eyes
C
interpreting auditory stimulation from ears
D
aiding in the transfer of information from one side of the brain to other
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The two hemispheres in your brain are connected by a thick bundle of nerve fibres called the corpus callosum that ensures both sides of the brain can communicate and send signals to each other.

Detailed explanation-2: -The corpus callosum is the largest fiber tract in the human brain. It connects the two hemispheres through more than 200 million fibers and allows for an inter-hemispheric transfer of information (Aboitiz et al., 1992).

Detailed explanation-3: -The corpus callosum, the largest white matter pathway connecting the two cerebral hemispheres, plays a crucial role in the transfer and integration of language and communication information across hemispheres.

Detailed explanation-4: -The corpus callosum is a large bundle of more than 200 million myelinated nerve fibers that connect the two brain hemispheres, permitting communication between the right and left sides of the brain.

Detailed explanation-5: -Corpus callosum (in green). The corpus callosum is a large, C-shaped nerve fiber bundle found beneath the cerebral cortex.It stretches across the midline of the brain, connecting the left and right cerebral hemispheres. It makes up the largest collection of white matter tissue found in the brain.

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