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Irregularities In The Corpus Callosum

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One of the most prominent structures in the brain is the corpus callosum composed of approximately 200 million fibers that facilitate the sending and receiving of information between the left and right hemispheres of the brain. It allocates attention, efficiently stores and retrieves memories, and enhances language and auditory functions. This connection across the midline has been linked to creativity and intelligence, and as development continues throughout adolescence, becomes more crucial as task complexities increase. Irregularities in the corpus callosum have also been reported in several childhood disorders and could explain memory and oration difficulties

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