The cerebal cortex Flashcards
1
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What is the cerebral cortex
A
The cerebral cortex is the centre of conscious thought, where memories are recalled and what alters behaviour in light of experience.
2
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Sensory areas
A
Areas which receive information , association areas which concern language, processing , personality and intelligence
3
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Motor areas
A
Send signals to appropriate effector organs e.g muscles
4
Q
How does transfer between the two hemispheres take place?
A
Because of the corpus callosum
