The most recent part of the nervous system to evolve is the ________.
A) cerebellum
B) cerebral cortex
C) limbic system
D) midbrain

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The cerebral cortex is the outer layer of the brain and is responsible for higher cognitive functions such as consciousness, perception, and decision-making. It is the newest part of the nervous system to evolve and is most developed in humans. The other options (cerebellum, limbic system, midbrain) are all older and found in more primitive animals.

The Most Recent Part of the Nervous System to Evolve