Subcortical circuits refer to neural pathways located beneath the cerebral cortex in the brain. These circuits play crucial roles in regulating various functions such as motor control, emotion, memory, and arousal. Subcortical structures include the basal ganglia, thalamus, hypothalamus, amygdala, hippocampus, and brainstem nuclei. Subcortical circuits often work in concert with the cerebral cortex to… Continue reading Subcortical Circuits
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Introduction to Neuroscience | Brain and Cognitive Sciences | MIT OpenCourseWare
https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/9-01-introduction-to-neuroscience-fall-2007/ This course is an introduction to the mammalian nervous system, with emphasis on the structure and function of the human brain. Topics include the function of nerve cells, sensory systems, control of movement, learning and memory, and diseases of the brain. Cortical area 17 also known as the primary visual cortex of the brain… Continue reading Introduction to Neuroscience | Brain and Cognitive Sciences | MIT OpenCourseWare