A ________ is a bulge located between adjacent grooves in the surface of the human cortex.
A) ventricle
B) gyrus
C) cerebral aqueduct
D) fissure
E) sulcus

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A gyrus is a bulge located between adjacent grooves, which are called sulci. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer. A ventricle is a fluid-filled cavity in the brain, the cerebral aqueduct is a canal that connects the third ventricle to the fourth ventricle, and a fissure is a deep groove that divides the brain into major regions.

A ________ Is a Bulge Located Between Adjacent Grooves in the Surface