An Important Function of the Corpus Callosum Is to

question 68

Multiple Choice

An important function of the corpus callosum is to

• A) channel sensory information to the thalamic relay centers.
• B) control the movement of the hands and feet.
• C) interconnect the cerebral hemispheres.
• D) modulate the release of neurohormones from the pituitary.
• E) dampen neural firing in the cortex.

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