Cerebral Cortex and Neuroplasticity

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain involved in complex brain functions such as thought, perception, and action.

Neuroplasticity

The brain's ability to change and adapt over time, or to 'rewire' itself.

Hemispherectomy

A surgical procedure that involves removing or disconnecting half of the brain to treat seizures.

Corpus Callosum

The bundle of nerve tissue that connects the two brain hemispheres.

Split Brain

Condition resulting from the severing of the corpus callosum, which can impair communication between the two hemispheres.

Prosopagnosia

The inability to recognize faces, often caused by damage to the right hemisphere.

Broca's Area

A region in the frontal lobe associated with speech production.

Wernicke's Area

A region in the temporal lobe associated with understanding spoken and written language.

Broca's Aphasia

A condition characterized by difficulty speaking fluently, resulting from damage to Broca's area.

Wernicke's Aphasia

A condition characterized by difficulty understanding or producing meaningful speech, resulting from damage to Wernicke's area.