Regions of High Activity

Definition

Regions of high activity refer to specific areas within the brain that exhibit increased neural activity when performing certain tasks or experiencing particular stimuli. These areas are often associated with specific functions or processes.

Related terms

Functional MRI (fMRI): An imaging technique that measures changes in blood flow to determine which areas of the brain are most active during different activities.

Broca's Area:

A region located in the frontal lobe associated with speech production and language comprehension.

Visual Cortex:

A region at the back of the brain responsible for processing visual information received from our eyes.