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cortex

cortex The cortex is the outer layer of the cerebrum, made up of neurons and unmyelinated nerve fibers.

The cortex is the outer layer of the cerebrum, made up of neurons and unmyelinated nerve fibers. It supports memory, attention, consciousness, and other higher mental functions.

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