paleocortical
/ˌpeɪlioʊˈkɔːrtɪkəl/
adjective
- Relating to the paleocortex, the oldest part of the brain's cerebral cortex, involved in basic functions like smell and emotion.
- The paleocortical region is essential for processing olfactory information.
- Damage to paleocortical areas can affect emotional responses.
- Scientists study paleocortical structures to understand the evolution of the brain.