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	The '''cerebral cortex''' is the outermost layer of the [[brain]] in [[vertebrates]]. It is a key part of the [[central nervous system]] and plays a crucial role in many complex brain functions, including [[memory]], [[attention]], [[perception]], [[cognition]], [[awareness]], [[thought]], [[language]], and [[consciousness]].		The '''cerebral cortex''' is the outermost layer of the [[brain]] in [[vertebrates]]. It is a key part of the [[central nervous system]] and plays a crucial role in many complex brain functions, including [[memory]], [[attention]], [[perception]], [[cognition]], [[awareness]], [[thought]], [[language]], and [[consciousness]].

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[[file:Human_motor_cortex.jpg|thumb|Human motor cortex]] [[file:Minute_structure_of_the_cerebral_cortex.jpg|thumb|Minute structure of the cerebral cortex|left]] [[file:Cajal_cortex_drawings.png|thumb|Cajal cortex drawings]] [[file:Visual_cortex_-_low_mag.jpg|thumb|Visual cortex - low mag|left]] [[file:NeuronGolgi.png|thumb|NeuronGolgi]] [[file:Cerebrovascular_System.png|thumb|Cerebrovascular System]] == Cerebral Cortex ==

The '''cerebral cortex''' is the outermost layer of the [[brain]] in [[vertebrates]]. It is a key part of the [[central nervous system]] and plays a crucial role in many complex brain functions, including [[memory]], [[attention]], [[perception]], [[cognition]], [[awareness]], [[thought]], [[language]], and [[consciousness]].

=== Structure ===
The cerebral cortex is divided into two [[cerebral hemispheres]], each of which is further divided into four main [[lobes of the brain]]: the [[frontal lobe]], [[parietal lobe]], [[temporal lobe]], and [[occipital lobe]]. Each lobe is associated with different functions:

* The [[frontal lobe]] is involved in [[executive functions]], such as [[decision making]], [[problem-solving]], and [[planning]].
* The [[parietal lobe]] processes [[sensory information]] and is involved in [[spatial orientation]] and [[navigation]].
* The [[temporal lobe]] is important for [[auditory processing]] and is also involved in [[memory]] and [[emotion]].
* The [[occipital lobe]] is primarily responsible for [[visual processing]].

The cerebral cortex is characterized by its folded appearance, with ridges called [[gyri]] and grooves called [[sulci]]. This folding increases the surface area of the cortex, allowing for a greater number of neurons and more complex brain functions.

=== Function ===
The cerebral cortex is involved in many high-level brain functions. It is responsible for processing sensory information from the [[sensory organs]], controlling [[voluntary muscle movements]], and enabling [[complex cognitive processes]]. The cortex is also involved in [[language]], with specific areas such as [[Broca's area]] and [[Wernicke's area]] playing key roles in [[speech production]] and [[language comprehension]], respectively.

=== Development ===
The development of the cerebral cortex begins in the [[embryonic stage]] and continues into early adulthood. The process involves the proliferation of [[neural progenitor cells]], the migration of [[neurons]] to their appropriate locations, and the formation of [[synaptic connections]].

=== Clinical Significance ===
Damage to the cerebral cortex can result in a variety of [[neurological disorders]]. For example, damage to the [[frontal lobe]] can lead to changes in [[personality]] and [[behavior]], while damage to the [[occipital lobe]] can result in [[visual impairments]]. Conditions such as [[stroke]], [[traumatic brain injury]], and [[neurodegenerative diseases]] like [[Alzheimer's disease]] can all affect the cerebral cortex.

=== Related Pages ===
* [[Brain]]
* [[Central nervous system]]
* [[Lobes of the brain]]
* [[Frontal lobe]]
* [[Parietal lobe]]
* [[Temporal lobe]]
* [[Occipital lobe]]
* [[Gyri]]
* [[Sulci]]
* [[Broca's area]]
* [[Wernicke's area]]
* [[Neurons]]
* [[Synaptic connections]]
* [[Neurological disorders]]
* [[Stroke]]
* [[Traumatic brain injury]]
* [[Alzheimer's disease]]

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