Although the Two Halves of the Cortex Look Alike Structurally

question 84

Multiple Choice

Although the two halves of the cortex look alike structurally, the left hemisphere seems to be chiefly responsible for

• A) motor coordination.
• B) perceiving the world around us.
• C) creating images.
• D) verbal and other cognitive processes.

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