The intricate network of folds that line the outer surface of the cerebral cortex, allowing it to fit inside the skull, are called ________.
A) convolutions
B) sensory projection areas
C) association areas
D) motor projections

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The intricate network of folds on the outer surface of the cerebral cortex are called convolutions. These convolutions increase the surface area of the cortex, allowing for more neurons to be packed into the limited space of the skull. The other options (sensory projection areas, association areas, and motor projections) refer to specific regions or functions within the cortex, but do not describe the folds themselves.

The Intricate Network of Folds That Line the Outer Surface