The surface of human cortex
A) is smooth is
a human brain.
B) is convoluted by grooves and bulges.
C) contains cell bodies that give rise to a whitish appearance.
D) is about 250 square feet in area.
E) is about 30 mm in thickness.

Question

The surface of human cortex
A) is smooth is
 a human brain.
B) is convoluted by grooves and bulges.
C) contains cell bodies that give rise to a whitish appearance.
D) is about 250 square feet in area.
E) is about 30 mm in thickness.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The surface of human cortex is convoluted by grooves and bulges, which are known as gyri and sulci. This allows for a greater surface area to be packed into the limited space of the skull.

The Surface of Human Cortex