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key term - Cerebral cortex

Definition

The cerebral cortex is the outer layer of neural tissue of the cerebrum in the brain. It plays a key role in memory, attention, perception, thought, language, and consciousness.

5 Must Know Facts For Your Next Test

  1. The cerebral cortex is divided into four lobes: frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital.
  2. It is responsible for higher-order brain functions such as sensation, voluntary muscle movement, reasoning, and problem-solving.
  3. The surface of the cerebral cortex is folded into ridges called gyri and grooves called sulci to increase its surface area.
  4. The cerebral cortex has two main types of neurons: excitatory pyramidal cells and inhibitory interneurons.
  5. It communicates with other parts of the nervous system via white matter tracts.

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