The page provides an overview of the brain's structure and functions, focusing on lateralization, where certain functions are predominantly managed by one hemisphere. The brain, part of the central ne...The page provides an overview of the brain's structure and functions, focusing on lateralization, where certain functions are predominantly managed by one hemisphere. The brain, part of the central nervous system along with the spinal cord, is divided into two hemispheres connected by the corpus callosum. The text also discusses brain plasticity and how studying brain damage, such as strokes, contributes to understanding brain function.
The page discusses neuroplasticity, neurogenesis, and brain lateralization, explaining their roles in brain function and adaptation. Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to reorganize itself by form...The page discusses neuroplasticity, neurogenesis, and brain lateralization, explaining their roles in brain function and adaptation. Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections in response to learning and damage. Neurogenesis refers to the formation of new neurons, which may aid brain repair. Brain lateralization explores the specialization of the left and right hemispheres, as evidenced by split-brain studies.