?Which statement is TRUE about laminae in the cerebral cortex?
A. All cortical areas contain six layers.
B. Odd numbered laminae contain only neurons; even numbered laminae contain only glia.
C. The laminae vary in thickness in different areas.
D. Each layer corresponds to a different sensory modality.
Answer: C. The laminae vary in thickness in different areas.
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