Which of the following,if any,describes a proposed function of the corpus callosum?
A)To guide migrating neurons in the prenatal brain to destinations in the opposite hemisphere.
B)To allow each hemisphere to inhibit the activity of the other.
C)To provide structural support for the dorsal and medial portions of the cerebral cortex.
D)None of these describes a proposed function of the corpus callosum.

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The corpus callosum is responsible for facilitating communication between the two hemispheres of the brain, and one proposed function is to allow each hemisphere to inhibit the activity of the other. This enables coordinated activity between the two hemispheres and prevents conflicting or contradictory responses. Options A and C do not accurately describe functions of the corpus callosum. Option D is incorrect, as there are proposed functions of the corpus callosum.

Which of the Following,if Any,describes a Proposed Function of the Corpus