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Functions such as attention, perception, memory, language, and reasoning have each been linked to specific brain networks, and scientists have typically studied these systems separately.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

Functions and trigonometry came easily, but the basics gave him trouble.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 30, 2023

Functions that are performed by a single column of the mammalian cortex require the communication of separate brain nuclei.

From Scientific American • Jul. 6, 2023

Functions are thrown in alternative spaces like barbershops, churches and car garages.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2023

Besides there are still some other Signs, which signify the Ascent of the Humours too much to the Head, and shew, that the Functions of the Brain are embarrassed.

From Advice to the people in general, with regard to their health by Tissot, S. A. D. (Samuel Auguste David)