When one looks at a model of the cerebral cortex, the ridges are called _____, while the furrows are called _____.
A)gyri; sulci
B)sulci; gyri
C)hillocks; arcs
D)arc; hillocks

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The ridges on the cerebral cortex are called gyri, while the furrows are called sulci. This is the commonly accepted terminology in neuroscience. Choice B is incorrect because it has reversed the terms. Choices C and D are not accurate descriptors of the features on the cerebral cortex.

When One Looks at a Model of the Cerebral Cortex