Identify a difference between the cerebral cortex and the basal ganglia.
A. The basal ganglia are composed of gray matter, whereas the cerebral cortex is composed of white matter.
B. The cerebral cortex is composed of the bodies of neurons, whereas the basal ganglia are composed of the myelinated axons of neurons.
C. The cerebral cortex perceives all sensory sensations and initiates all voluntary muscle movements, whereas the basal ganglia help coordinate and regulate muscular activity.
D. The basal ganglia are located within the outermost layer of the cerebrum, whereas the cerebral cortex is located within the innermost layer of the cerebrum.
Answer: C
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