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What is the primary function of the cerebral cortex?
What is the primary function of the cerebral cortex?
- Producing hormones
- Digesting food and absorbing nutrients
- Controlling voluntary movement (correct)
- Regulating heartbeat and breathing
Where is the primary somatic sensory area located?
Where is the primary somatic sensory area located?
- Parietal lobe (correct)
- Occipital lobe
- Frontal lobe
- Temporal lobe
What is the composition of the cerebral cortex primarily made of?
What is the composition of the cerebral cortex primarily made of?
- Cerebrospinal fluid
- Neurons and glial cells (correct)
- White matter
- Red blood cells
What is the purpose of the folds and wrinkles in the cerebral cortex?
What is the purpose of the folds and wrinkles in the cerebral cortex?
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Which area of the brain allows us to consciously move our skeletal muscles?
Which area of the brain allows us to consciously move our skeletal muscles?
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