Memory storage and recall are associated with the _____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
cerebral cortex
Rationale: The cerebral cortex, or the outermost layer of the cerebrum, contains gray matter. Higher cognitive functioning is dependent on the cerebral cortex and its interaction with other parts of the nervous system. The cerebral cortex is involved in memory storage and recall, conscious understanding of sensation, vision, hearing, and motor function.
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