The cerebral cortex does not play a major role in
A) short-term memory.
B) long-term memory.
C) circadian rhythm.
D) breath holding.

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The cerebral cortex is not directly involved in the generation or regulation of circadian rhythm, which is controlled by the suprachiasmatic nucleus in the hypothalamus. The cortex is involved in short-term and long-term memory and can influence breath holding through its control of respiratory muscles.

The Cerebral Cortex Does Not Play a Major Role in