The Outermost Part of the Brain That Is Made Up

question 28

Multiple Choice

The outermost part of the brain that is made up of tightly packed neurons and is only a tenth of an inch thick is called the __________

• A) amygdala.
• B) medulla.
• C) cerebellum.
• D) cortex.

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