The cerebral cortex is the outermost portion of the cerebrum and consists of
A) gray matter
B) myelinated fibers
C) basal ganglia
D) pia mater
E) convolutions called sulci

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The cerebral cortex is primarily composed of gray matter, which contains the cell bodies of neurons. The myelinated fibers and basal ganglia are located deeper within the brain, while the pia mater is the innermost layer of the meninges that cover the brain. The convolutions called sulci are the grooves or furrows on the surface of the cortex.

The Cerebral Cortex Is the Outermost Portion of the Cerebrum