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What part of the cerebral cortex is involved in intellect and personality?
Prefrontal cortex
Does sperm travel near the cerebral cortex?
No, sperm does not travel near the cerebral cortex. Sperm travels through the male reproductive system, specifically the vas deferens, to be ejaculated out of the body during ejaculation. The cerebral cortex is not directly involved in the movement or transportation of sperm within the body.
What brain structure directs sensory and motor neuron pathways passing between spinal cord and cerebral cortex?
The thalamus is the brain structure that directs sensory and motor neuron pathways passing between the spinal cord and cerebral cortex. It acts as a relay station for sensory information to reach the cortex for processing and plays a key role in regulating motor functions.
What are the two kinds of cortex?
The two kinds of cortex are the cerebral cortex and the adrenal cortex. The cerebral cortex is the outer layer of the brain involved in higher brain functions, while the adrenal cortex is the outer portion of the adrenal gland responsible for producing hormones like cortisol and aldosterone.
What is the outer surface of the forebrain called?
The cortex is the surface of the brain. The 'wrinkly stuff'.
Do pigs have a cerebral cortex?
Yes, pigs have a cerebral cortex.
Do crickets have a cerebral cortex?
No, only mammals have a cerebral cortex.
What is another name for the cerebral cortex?
Another name for the cerebral cortex is the telencephalon.
What are the behaviors and experiences that are controlled by the cerebral cortex?
The cerebrum comprises the largest part of the brain. It lies on top of the brainstem. The cerebrum is the newest structure in the phylogenetic sense, with mammals having the largest and best-developed structures among all species. The cerebral cortex is present only in mammals.The cerebrum directs the conscious motor functions of the body. It is the primary sensory receiver and processor from our senses, speech and language, factual memory formation and short term memory.
Is corticospinal tract an indirect descending tract?
No, the corticospinal tract is a direct descending pathway that transmits motor signals from the cerebral cortex to the spinal cord. It is involved in the control of voluntary movements.
What is in the cerebral cortex?
In the cerebral cortex there are 6 layers of neurons (grey matter).
What causes cerebral cortex?
Cerebral cortex is the outer layer of the brain. Having a brain that is capable of a variety of brain function "causes" the cerebral cortex!
