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Secondary somatosensory cortex
The posterior parietal lobe receives input from numerous other cortex areas - this is where visual, auditory and proprioceptive signals are integrated into a whole, enabling orientation and movement in space. The S2 cortex, located posterior and ventral to S1, is also involved in the conscious processing of pain.
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The Septum
The core areas of the septum are located at the interface between the hypothalamus and hippocampus.
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The Epithalamus
Probably not the seat of the soul after all: the pineal gland in the epithalamus.
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15.03.2017
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The Frontal Lobe
Motor skills and executive functions – the frontal lobe is the largest brain structure.
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Reason vs. Emotion?
Humans are not machines: emotions control their behavior more often than they realize.
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The Secret of Taste Perception
We don't just taste with our tongues. Many senses work together to create the taste experience.
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Neurotransmitters: Messenger Molecules in the Brain
“Happy hormone” & Co.: Without neurotransmitters, nerve cells would not be able to communicate.
05.08.2025
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