Anatomy

Question 1

Locus Coeruleus

Answer 1

which in Latin means “blue spot”, is the principal site for brain synthesis of norepinephrine (noradrenaline).

Question 2

Temporal Parietal Junction

Answer 2

brain area where the temporal and parietal lobes meet, playing a crucial role in various cognitive functions, including attention, social cognition, and theory of mind

Question 3

Superior Temporal Sulcus

Answer 3

deep groove in the brain that separates the superior and middle temporal gyri
Functions
Social perception: The STS is involved in perceiving faces, human motion, and understanding others’ actions, mental states, and language.
Speech perception: The STS is involved in mapping acoustic signals to abstract speech.
Multisensory integration: The STS is involved in integrating information from multiple modalities, such as vision and hearing.
Theory of mind: The STS is involved in understanding others’ mental states.
Structure
The STS is one of the longest sulci in the brain.
The STS has marked functional and structural asymmetries between the left and right hemispheres.
The STS is located under the lateral fissure, which separates the temporal lobe from the frontal and parietal lobes.
Research
The functional organization of the STS is still debated.
Reduced activity or connectivity in the STS has been linked to non-social sensory processing in autism spectrum disorder (ASD