1.
crystallization: The final stage of birdsong formation, in which
fully formed adult song is achieved.
2.
embryonic stem cell: A cell, derived from an embryo, that has the
capacity to form any type of tissue that a donor might produce.
3.
emotional decision making: The prefrontal cortex is involved in
4.
executive function: A neural and cognitive system that helps develop
plans of action and organizes the activities of other high-level
processing systems.
5.
fusiform gyrus: A region on the inferior surface of the cortex, at
the junction of temporal and occipital lobes.
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hemiparesis: Weakness of one side of the body.
7.
hemispatial neglect: A syndrome in which the patient ignores objects
presented to one side of the body and may even deny connection with that side.
8.
lesion in prefrontal cortex: This would affect empathy and results in asocial and
amoral behavior.
9.
Moral dilemmas: These involve emotions that can interfere with moral reasoning.
10.
nonfluent aphasia (Broca's aphasia): An impairment in speech production; related to damage in Broca's area
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PFC: prefrontal cortex
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prefrontal cortex: The anteriormost region of the frontal lobe.
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split-brain individual: split-brain individual : one whose corpus callosum has been severed, halting communication between the right and left hemispheres.
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This has been associated with recognition of faces.: fusiform gyrus