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What is the importance of proper myelination in cognitive function?
Proper myelination is crucial for efficient cognitive processing and reaction times.
How does myelination demonstrate the brain's plasticity?
Myelination demonstrates the brain's plasticity in response to learning and environmental interactions.
Why is myelination important for normal brain function according to the text?
Demyelinating diseases highlight the importance of myelination for normal brain function.
How do the olfactory and gustatory systems influence emotional responses?
Both systems link to the limbic system, influencing emotional responses to smells and tastes.
What is unique about the processing of olfactory information in the brain?
Olfactory information is processed ipsilaterally, different from other sensory systems.
What is the role of the orbitofrontal cortex in processing olfactory information?
The orbitofrontal cortex plays a key role in processing olfactory information.
Test your knowledge on topics related to density of receptors, cortical representation, brain mapping onto tissue, sensory-motor integration, and critical analysis of distorted mapping in sensory and motor cortices.
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