Which best describes the surface of the cerebral cortex?
A)smooth, pinkish tissue, well-endowed with blood vessels
B)a rounded, semicircular mass of white matter
C)darkly pigmented tissue bisected by a single deep fissure
D)numerous folds, wrinkles, bulges, ridges, and valleys

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The cerebral cortex is known for its numerous folds, wrinkles, bulges, ridges, and valleys, which increase the surface area available for processing and integrating information. This is referred to as gyri and sulci respectively. Therefore, the best choice is option D.

Which Best Describes the Surface of the Cerebral Cortex