cortex
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Levels of cholesterol and glycogen varied across regions, with the most dramatic contrasts appearing in areas responsible for memory, particularly the hippocampus and cortex.
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Near infrared spectroscopy evaluates how effectively oxygen reaches brain tissue near the surface of the cortex.
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These slower waves stimulated another region called the retrosplenial cortex, a key hub involved in accessing stored memories.
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The network is located within the motor cortex, the area of the brain responsible for controlling body movements.
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This perspective often emphasizes the role of the frontal cortex.
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