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Explore the intricacies of the cerebrum, the highest brain area in humans, comprising two large hemispheres where perception, imagination, thought, judgment, and decision-making take place. The cerebral cortex, the outer layer of the cerebrum, holds the key to language use, tool making, complex skill acquisition, and social group living, containing a vast majority of neurons in the central nervous system.
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Cerebrum By, Carmen Mejia
Cerebrum • Made up of two large hemispheres that cover the upper part of the brain. • The highest brain area in humans • Where perception, imagination, thought, judgment, and decision occur.
Cerebral Cortex • The outer layer of the cerebrum • Responsible for the ability to use language, make tools, acquire complex skills and live in complex social groups. • Contains 70% of the neurons in the central nervous system