cerebral cortex Flashcards
1
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what is the role of the cerebral cortex?
A
- process complex sensory information
- initiate voluntary movements
- thoughts
- learning
- emotions
2
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what is the cerebral cortex?
A
the outer layer of the brain
3
Q
what are the three main categories of the cerebral cortex?
A
sensory, motor and association
4
Q
what does the sensory area do?
A
receives and processes sensory information
5
Q
what does the motor area do?
A
initiates voluntary movements
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