Vocabulary Entry

paleocortical

|adjective

adjective

Relating to the paleocortex, the part of the cerebral cortex that is involved in the processing of olfactory information and emotional responses.

Example Sentences

"The paleocortical regions are critical for memory and emotion."

"Researchers studied the paleocortical activity during the olfactory tests."

"Changes in paleocortical structure may affect behavior in certain species."