The subcortex areas include all of the following brain areas EXCEPT the
A)hypothalamus.
B)hippocampus.
C)cerebral cortex.
D)medulla.

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The cerebral cortex is not part of the subcortex; it is the outer layer of the brain involved in higher-level processes such as consciousness, thought, emotion, reasoning, language, and memory. The hypothalamus, hippocampus, and medulla are all considered part of the subcortical structures, which are involved in various functions including emotion, survival instincts, and memory.

The Subcortex Areas Include All of the Following Brain Areas