A shallow groove on the surface of the cortex is called a________.
A) sulcus
B) furrow
C) fissu re
D) gyrus

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A shallow groove on the surface of the cortex is called a sulcus. A furrow is another term for a shallow groove, but it is more commonly used to describe a narrow, deep trench in the ground. A fissure is a deep, narrow opening or crack, and a gyrus is a ridge or fold on the surface of the cortex that is formed between sulci. Therefore, the best choice is A, sulcus.

A Shallow Groove on the Surface of the Cortex Is