Cortical Regions

question 109

Multiple Choice

Cortical regions:

• A)have the same density of cell layers.
• B)have different specific chemical characteristics.
• C)when stained look the same across the various areas.
• D)have very specific functions and rarely interrelate.

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Definitions:

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