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Why is the cerebral cortex convoluted?

Updated: 8/10/2023
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11y ago

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The brain is convoluted so that more neurons can live in the cell.

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The advantage of having a cerebrum that is highly convoluted is that the convolutions increase the surface area and allow more neurons to occupy the limited space.

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It is convoluted so that it's surface area (0.25m2) can fit into the limited space available in the skull

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They provide more room for neurons.

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greater surface area

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