Cognitive Function Terms

noun the largest part of the brain, responsible for voluntary movement, sensory perception, and higher functions such as reasoning and memory

• The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain and is responsible for higher brain functions such as thought and action.
• I heard that hitting your head can damage your cerebrum and affect your memory.
• Dude, my cerebrum is fried after that intense study session.
• Her cerebrum was working overtime trying to come up with a solution to the problem.

noun a term used to refer to the brain and spinal cord, especially with regard to higher functions such as thought and memory

• Gray matter is the darker tissue of the brain and spinal cord, consisting mainly of nerve cell bodies and branching dendrites.
• Scientists study the gray matter of the brain to understand how it functions.
• I need to work on exercising my gray matter more by doing puzzles and brain teasers.
• Reading books and engaging in deep conversations helps to exercise our gray matter and keep our minds sharp.