Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134042435
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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The statement that the functions of the cerebral cortex are location specific.

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The cerebral cortex is the thin outermost layer of the cerebrum. This area contains nerves, which lack myelin sheath, and hence appear gray. It is involved in controlling several functions such as intelligence, muscle control, language processing, and memory storage.

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