Which of the Following Generalizations Does Not Describe the Cerebral

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following generalizations does not describe the cerebral cortex?

• A) Each hemisphere is chiefly concerned with sensory and motor functions of the contralateral side of the body.
• B) The cerebral cortex contains three kinds of functional areas.
• C) The hemispheres are exactly equal in function.
• D) No functional area of the cortex works alone.

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