The sensory, motor, and cognitive functions are the primary functions of the
a. diencephalon. c. cerebellum.
b. basal ganglia. d. cerebrum.
D
The outermost aspect of the cerebrum is called the cerebral cortex. The primary functions of the cerebral cortex include sensory, motor, and intellectual (cognitive) functions, making this area of the brain vital to normal human functioning and providing capabilities that make humans unique as a species.
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