What is Cerebral Cortex

Question

What is cerebral cortex?
A) the inner grey matter of the cerebrum
B) the outermost grey matter covering the cerebrum
C) the outermost surface of white matter covering the cerebrum
D) deep white matter of the cerebrum

Accepted Answer

The cerebral cortex is the outermost layer of the cerebrum, consisting of grey matter. It plays a key role in memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.