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  1. Cerebral cortex, outermost layer of tissue in the brain. The cerebral cortex, also referred to as gray matter, covers the cerebrum, which is the largest portion of the brain. The cerebral cortex is responsible for integrating sensory impulses, directing motor activity, and controlling higher.

  2. Apr 24, 2023 · The cerebral cortex develops from the most anterior part, the forebrain region, of the neural tube. Go to: Function. The Frontal Lobe. It is the largest lobe, located in front of the cerebral hemispheres, and has significant functions for our body, and these are:

  3. In anatomy and zoology, the cortex (pl.: cortices) is the outermost (or superficial) layer of an organ. Organs with well-defined cortical layers include kidneys, adrenal glands, ovaries, the thymus, and portions of the brain, including the cerebral cortex, the best-known of all cortices.

  4. Jul 25, 2023 · Introduction. The cerebral cortex is composed of a complex association of tightly packed neurons covering the outermost portion of the brain. It is the gray matter of the brain. Lying right under the meninges, the cerebral cortex divides into four lobes: frontal, temporal, parietal and occipital lobes, each with a multitude of functions.

  5. Explore the cerebral cortex, the brain's outer layer of gray matter. Learn about its structure, including ridges (gyri), small grooves (sulci), and large grooves (fissures). Discover the four lobes: frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital. Delve into the cortex's complex functions, from sensory processing to motor control.

  6. About. Transcript. The human brain, with its wrinkly cerebral cortex, is split into four lobes: frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal. The frontal lobe controls body movements and executive functions, including thinking and problem-solving. The parietal lobe processes touch, pressure, temperature, and spatial orientation.

  7. May 29, 2023 · The cerebral cortex is the outermost portion of the brain, containing billions of tightly packed neuronal cell bodies that form what is known as the gray matter of the brain. The white matter of the brain and spinal cord forms as heavily myelinated axonal projections of these neuronal cell bodies.

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