Primary Regions Of The Brain - Cerebral Cortex Flashcards

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What is the Cerebral Cortex?

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It is a thin layer of grey matter comprising the out portion of the cerebrum.

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What is the Cerebral Cortex?

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The cerebral cortex is the centre of the conscious mind.

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What percentage of the brains neurons are contained here?

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75% of all neuron cell bodies of the nervous system are held here.

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What is the Cerebral Cortex involved in?

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The Cerebral Cortex is involved with awareness, communication sensation, memory, understanding and initiation of voluntary movement.

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What is contained within the Cerebral Cortex?

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It’s grey matter contains dendrites, neuron cell bodies, glial (neuroglia) and blood vessels.

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How much of the brain mass does the cerebral cortex amount to?

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40%.

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What are the three functional areas of the cerebral cortex?

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Which hemisphere controls motor and sensory function?

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Do functional areas act on their own?

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No functional area acts on its own, conscious actions use entire cortex.

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