The cerebral cortex is the largest part of the human brain and allows for human intelligence. Question 1 options: True or False
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Shu N.
1. Which of the following statements about the somatosensory cortex is FALSE? a) Areas that appear larger within the cortex have greater sensitivity b) Adjacent regions of the body tend to also be represented adjacently in the somatosensory cortex c) It represents which muscles are controlled by which part of the brain d) It was mapped by stimulating different parts of the brain in awake patients undergoing brain surgery 2. Due to the location of the frontal lobe, one unintended consequence of frontal lobotomy was frequently: Loss of ability to speak Vision loss Damage to motor function Changes in personality 3. Cortical lateralization is thought to be important for human intelligence because it: Increases the surface area of the brain Reduces redundancy in the brain Increases the size of the brain Increases the number of synapses in the brain Allows the brain to do many different things simultaneously
Adi S.
Select the incorrect statement: (a) Cerebral cortex, greyish in appearance thrown into prominent folds known as sulci and gyri. (b) Concentrated neuron cell body gives grey color to the cerebral cortex. (c) Fibres of the tract, covered with myelin sheath, constitute inner part of cerebral hemisphere. (d) Cerebrum is wrapped around the structure called medulla.
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