The most recently evolved part of the cerebral cortex, a part of the brain that is well-developed only in mammals, is called the
A)neocortex
B)occipital lobe
C)temporal lobe
D)neuroncortex

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The neocortex is the most recently evolved part of the cerebral cortex and is well-developed only in mammals, making it the most appropriate answer. The occipital and temporal lobes are parts of the cerebral cortex but are not the most recently evolved. "Neuroncortex" is not a recognized term.

The Most Recently Evolved Part of the Cerebral Cortex, a Part