How does connectivity between cortical areas depend on brain size? Implications for efficient computation

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dc.creatorKarbowski, Jan
dc.date2003-10-14
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dc.descriptionA formula for an average connectivity between cortical areas in mammals is derived. Based on comparative neuroanatomical data, it is found, surprisingly, that this connectivity is either only weakly dependent or independent of brain size. It is discussed how this formula can be used to estimate the average length of axons in white matter. Other allometric relations, such as cortical patches and area sizes vs. brain size, are also provided. Finally, some functional implications, with an emphasis on efficient cortical computation, are discussed as well.
dc.descriptionbrain, theoretical neuroanatomy, computational neuroanatomy, cortical areas, scaling, connectivity
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/q-bio/0310015
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/q-bio/0310015
dc.identifierJournal of Computational Neuroscience 15, 347-356 (2003)
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/88163
dc.subjectNeurons and Cognition
dc.subjectQuantitative Methods
dc.titleHow does connectivity between cortical areas depend on brain size? Implications for efficient computation
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