The corpus callosum serves to
A)make certain contralateral transmissions ipsilateral.
B)regulate the transmission of information along the cerebral cortex.
C)allow transmission of information between the left and right hemispheres.
D)transmit information from the left and right hemispheres to the spinal cord.

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The corpus callosum is a large band of nerve fibers connecting the left and right hemispheres of the brain. Its main function is to allow communication and coordination between the two hemispheres. This is important for tasks such as integrating sensory information, language processing, and other cognitive functions that require the two hemispheres to work together. Option A is incorrect because the corpus callosum does not make contralateral transmissions ipsilateral, it allows for communication between the hemispheres. Option B is too broad and does not specifically describe the role of the corpus callosum. Option D is incorrect because the corpus callosum does not transmit information directly to the spinal cord.

The Corpus Callosum Serves to