Cerebral Cortex
When you see a picture of a brain, the outer layer that looks convoluted and bumpy is the cerebral cortex. It is actually a flat sheet of cells that are all bunched up around the middle parts of the brain.
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When you see a picture of a brain, the outer layer that looks convoluted and bumpy is the cerebral cortex.
It is actually a flat sheet of cells that are all bunched up around the middle parts of the brain.
For example, there is a specific place where all processing related to smells happen.
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When you see a picture of a brain, the outer layer that looks convoluted and bumpy is the cerebral cortex. It is actually a flat sheet of cells that are all bunched up around the middle parts of the brain. For example, there is a specific place where all processing related to smells happen.
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The cerebral cortex is the main part of the human brain. It is the part that handles memory, language, thought, and consciousness. Each type of sensory input has its own place on the cortex.
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