Cerebral Cortex: The outer layer of gray matter in the cerebrum; consists mainly of neuronal cell bodies and dendrites in humans; associated with higher functions, including language and abstract thought.

 

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Cerebral Cortex: The outer layer of gray matter in the cerebrum; consists mainly of neuronal cell bodies and dendrites in humans; associated with higher functions, including language and abstract thought.

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Sensory Cortex: A region of the brain associated with the parietal lobe.

Cortex: 1) The outer part of an organ, e.g., the adrenal cortex, which produces several steroid hormones; 2) in plants, the region of the stem or root between the epidermis and the vascular bundle(s).

Temporal Lobe: The lobe of the cerebral cortex that is responsible for processing auditory signals.

Frontal Lobe: The lobe of the cerebral cortex that is responsible for motor activity, speech, and thought processes.

Occipital Lobe: The lobe of the cerebral cortex located at the rear of the head; is responsible for receiving and processing visual information.

Parietal Lobe: The lobe of the cerebral cortex that lies at the top of the brain; processes information about touch, taste, pressure, pain, and heat and cold.

Cerebrum: The part of the forebrain that includes the cerebral cortex; the largest part of the human brain.