The Corpus Callosum

question 81

Multiple Choice

The corpus callosum

• A)facilitates communication between the two halves of the cerebral cortex.
• B)is made of fibrous muscle that holds the hemispheres together.
• C)causes a vegetative state when severed accidentally.
• D)is the boundary between the brainstem and the reticular activating system.

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