How does the cerebral cortex enable our complex social behaviors?

L-Glutamate and norepinephrine are examples of a major excitatory neurotransmitter and a neuromodulator in the cerebral cortex, respectively. May 16, 2006 ... This review focuses specifically on the role of the cerebral cortex in the regulations of swallowing, highlighting evidence from neurophysiologic studies in ... Aug 26, 2008 ... 4. The average number of neurons beneath the cortical surface (N/A) varies across species as a power function of neuronal density ( ... Main Parts of the Brain and Their Functions. At a high level, the brain can be ... The cerebral cortex is divided into two halves, or hemispheres. It is ... Jul 7, 2024 ... Spatially resolved cell atlas of the mouse primary motor cortex by MERFISH. ... Default mode of brain function in monkeys. J Neurosci 31 ... Aug 16, 2010 ... Cholinergic inputs from the basal forebrain to the neocortex and hippocampus have a key role in mechanisms of arousal, attention, ... The major emphasis is on primary motor cortex, which has been studied most exten- sively and is best understood. The Pyramidal and Extrapyramidal Systems. The ... Aug 17, 2021 ... In the present study we applied a precise, rapid and reversible inhibition approach to examine the contribution of the cerebral cortex to defensive behaviours. The anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) lies in a unique position in the brain, with connections to both the “emotional” limbic system and the “cognitive” ... Dec 5, 2011 ... Main Outcome Measures Cortical serotonin2A receptor nondisplaceable binding potential (serotonin2ABPND). Results MDMA users had increased ...