paleoencephala
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:In contrast to the primitive paleoencephalic structures, the neocortex emerged much later and is involved in advanced brain functions.
Definition:The newer, outer part of the brain that developed later in human evolution, responsible for higher cognitive functions.
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Example:Neocortical regions facilitate higher brain functions, unlike the more basic paleoencephalic regions.
Definition:Complex mental processes related to emotions, thought, and reasoning that are associated with later brain developments.
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