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cingulate cortex (singˑ·gy  ·lāt kōrˑ·teks),n a component of the limbic system of the brain, responsible for producing emotional responses to physical sensations of pain. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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By the end of the experiment, all of the patients reported feeling less pain when activity in the rostral anterior cingulate cortex went down. The eight volunteers rated pain much higher during robust anterior cingulate cortex activation than during periods of lesser activity in that region. Previous neuroimaging studies have shown that individuals suffering from ADHD exhibit significantly less activation in the region of the brain known as the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) when they are asked to perform tasks requiring selective attention than do individuals who do not suffer from this disorder. |
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