CAMPBELL'S BIOLOGY 12E PERUSALL
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Chapter 49, Problem 4TYU
Summary Introduction
Introduction:
The cerebral cortex is the outermost layer of the brain which is made of grey matter. It is associated with our highest mental capabilities such as consciousness, thought, emotion, reasoning, language, and memory.
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CAMPBELL'S BIOLOGY 12E PERUSALL
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