The vestibular system provides rapid feedback about head position, enabling quick postural adjustments to maintain balance.
Networks: Vestibular-Motor Network
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Mirror neurons in the premotor cortex fire both when performing an action and when observing someone else perform it.
Networks: Mirror Neuron System
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Hebbian learning follows the principle that neurons that fire together wire together, strengthening their connections.
Networks: Synaptic Networks
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Norepinephrine, released by the locus coeruleus, is associated with alertness and the ability to focus on important stimuli.
Networks: Ascending Reticular Activating System
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Oxytocin released during social bonding activates the reward system and reduces amygdala reactivity to threats.
Networks: Social Brain Network
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Sleep is critical for cognitive function β even one night of poor sleep can temporarily reduce working memory and reasoning ability. Daily tip: Prioritize 7β9 hours of quality sleep for optimal brain function.
Networks: Thalamocortical Networks
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The anterior temporal lobe acts as a semantic hub, integrating conceptual knowledge from across different brain regions.
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Candid
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Being open, honest, and direct in speech or behavior without trying to hide anything. A candid person speaks their mind freely and sincerely.
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