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A. extend between the right and left cerebral hemispheres.
B. connect different regions of the cerebral cortex within the same hemisphere.
C. connect different regions of the cerebral cortex with the opposite hemisphere.
D. link the cerebral cortex to the caudal brain regions and the spinal cord.
E. None of the choices is correct.


Answer: B

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