Ridges of tissue on the surface of the cerebral hemispheres are called ________

A) ganglia
B) sulci
C) fissures
D) gyri


D
Explanation:
A) Ganglia are groups of cell bodies.
B) Sulci are shallow grooves on the surface of the cerebral hemispheres.
C) Fissures are deep grooves on the cerebrum.

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