Brain Flashcards
1
Q
Calvaria
A
The top part of the skull
2
Q
White/grey matter in brain
A
-White matter-deeper tissues/subcortex, myelin sheath surrounding the axons, transmits signals
-Grey matter-outer layer cortex, cell bodies,dendrites,synapses, processes sensed
3
Q
Default Mode Network
A
-mulling over past future, creates narrow sense of self
-seat of the ego
-in depression, it is increased
-decreased acutely with psilocybin.
Location: brain’s parietal, temporal, and frontal cortex
