Regarding the Cerebral Cortex of Humans, Which of the Following

question 467

Multiple Choice

Regarding the cerebral cortex of humans, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The cerebral cortex covers most of the brain with a mantle of gray matter.
• B)The cerebral cortex is only 10 millimeters thick (one third of an inch).
• C)The cerebral cortex contains 70 percent of the neurons in the central nervous system.
• D)The cerebral cortex shows corticalization.

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