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Cerebral Cortex - Physiology
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Definition of 'Cerebral Cortex'The thin layer of gray matter on the surface of the cerebral hemisphere that develops from the telencephalon and folds into gyri. It reaches its highest development in man and is responsible for intellectual faculties and higher mental functions. Common names: Cerebral Cortex; Cerebral Cortices; Cortex, Cerebral; Cortices, Cerebral; Insula of Reil; Reil Insula |
Friday, November 20, 2009
12 Oct 2009 
To examine the intrasynaptic arrangement of postsynaptic receptors in relation to the functional role of the synapse, we quantitatively analyzed the two-dimensional distribution of AMPA and NMDA receptors (AMPARs and NMDARs, respectively) using ... Read more...
Corticostriatal Interactions during Learning, Memory Processing, and Decision Making.
12 Oct 2009 This mini-symposium aims to integrate recent insights from anatomy, behavior, and neurophysiology, highlighting the anatomical organization, behavioral significance, and information-processing mechanisms of corticostriatal interactions. In this ... Read more...
What does the retrosplenial cortex do?
6 Oct 2009 The past decade has seen a transformation in research on the retrosplenial cortex (RSC). This cortical area has emerged as a key member of a core network of brain regions that underpins a range of cognitive functions, including episodic memory, ... Read more...
Latest indexed articles for 'Cerebral Cortex - Physiology'
These are the very latest articles for this heading:
- Input-specific intrasynaptic arrangements of ionotropic glutamate receptors and their impact on postsynaptic responses. 12 Oct 2009
- Corticostriatal Interactions during Learning, Memory Processing, and Decision Making. 12 Oct 2009
- What does the retrosplenial cortex do? 6 Oct 2009
- Autocrine activation of neuronal NMDA receptors by aspartate mediates dopamine- and cAMP-induced CREB-dependent gene transcription. 5 Oct 2009
- Synchronous with your feelings: sensorimotor {gamma} band and empathy for pain. 5 Oct 2009
- Ubiquitin-dependent lysosomal targeting of GABA(A) receptors regulates neuronal inhibition. 4 Oct 2009
- Experience-induced neural circuits that achieve high capacity. 29 Sep 2009
- Comparative screening of glial cell types reveals extracellular matrix that inhibits retinal axon growth in a chondroitinase ABC-resistant fashion. 29 Sep 2009
- N-type calcium channels mediate a GABA(B) presynaptic modulation in the corticostriatal synapse in turtle's paleostriatum augmentatum. 29 Sep 2009
- Intraoperative mapping and monitoring of brain functions for the resection of low-grade gliomas: technical considerations. 29 Sep 2009
- Neurophysiological basis of direct cortical stimulation and applied neuroanatomy of the motor cortex: a review. 29 Sep 2009
- Regional control of cortical lamination.
29 Sep 2009 - Right visual field advantage in parafoveal processing: evidence from eye-fixation-related potentials. 23 Sep 2009
- Differences in task demands influence the hemispheric lateralization and neural correlates of metaphor. 22 Sep 2009
- Cortical firing and sleep homeostasis. 22 Sep 2009
- Representations of odor in the piriform cortex. 22 Sep 2009
- Resting our cortices by going DOWN to sleep. 22 Sep 2009
- Encoding and decoding bursts by NMDA spikes in basal dendrites of layer 5 pyramidal neurons. 21 Sep 2009
- Contingent negative variations associated with command swallowing in humans. 14 Sep 2009
- Basal forebrain lactate release and promotion of cortical arousal during prolonged waking is attenuated in aging. 14 Sep 2009
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Technical information about 'Cerebral Cortex'
Definition: The thin layer of gray matter on the surface of the cerebral hemisphere that develops from the telencephalon and folds into gyri. It reaches its highest development in man and is responsible for intellectual faculties and higher mental functions.
Descriptor UI: D002540
Alternative terms: Cerebral Cortex; Cerebral Cortices; Cortex, Cerebral; Cortices, Cerebral; Insula of Reil; Reil Insula;
Related Mesh Headings: Cerebral Decortication; Electroencephalography; Spreading Cortical Depression;
Allowable Qualifiers: abnormalities; anatomy & histology; blood supply; cytology; drug effects; embryology; enzymology; growth & development; immunology; injuries; metabolism; microbiology; parasitology; pathology; physiology; physiopathology; radiation effects; radiography; radionuclide imaging; secretion; surgery; transplantation; ultrastructure; ultrasonography; chemistry; virology;
Tree Number: A08.186.211.730.885.287.500;
Online Note: use CEREBRAL CORTEX to search INSULA OF REIL 1968-78
History Note: INSULA OF REIL was see under CEREBRAL CORTEX 1968-78
Technical Notes: /surg: probably CEREBRAL DECORTICATION