The corpus callosum refers to ______.

A) the center of emotional processing located near the front of the brain
B) the thick bundle of nerve fibers that connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain
C) the area responsible for regulating balance located near the rear of the brain
D) the brain structure that controls heartbeat and respiration in the center of the brain

Corpus Callosum

The large band of neural fibers connecting the two hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication between them.

Emotional Processing

The method by which individuals understand and manage their emotions, involving awareness, expression, and regulation.

Nerve Fibers

Long, slender projections of nerve cells that transmit electrical impulses across different parts of the body.