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Brain regions specialize from "summary" of Discovering the Brain by National Academy of Sciences,Institute of Medicine,Sandra Ackerman

Different areas of the brain have different functions. This is known as the concept of brain regions specializing. Each region of the brain is responsible for specific tasks and processes. For example, the occipital lobe at the back of the brain is primarily responsible for processing visual information. The frontal lobe, located at the front of the brain, plays a crucial role in decision-making, planning, and personality. The temporal lobe, on the other hand, is involved in memory and language processing. These specialized regions work together to ensure smooth functioning of the brain as a whole. Neuroscientists have discove...
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    Discovering the Brain

    National Academy of Sciences

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