Neurobioloogias sönade seletus, ingl keelne
It is
responsible for all aspects of conscious experience, including perception, thought,
planning and speech.
CEREBRAL HEMISPHERES – The two specialised halves of the brain. The left one
is specialised in speech, language and writing. The right hemisphere is specialised in
spatial abilities, face recognition and some aspects of music perception and
production.
CEREBROSPINAL FLUID (CSF) – A liquid which is found in the ventricles of the
brain and the canal of the spinal cord. It collects products of neuronal and glial
metabolic activity.
CHEMORECEPTORS – Sensory neurones which respond to chemical stimuli (e.g.
glucose concentration in blood).
CONCENTRATION GRADIENT – A difference in the concentration of a particular
substance between two compartments.
CONE – A receptor cell located in the retina at the back of the eye. It is sensitive to
colour.