The brain region that is identifiable by its folds and grooves is the
A) cerebellum only.
B) cerebrum only.
C) medulla oblongata only.
D) cerebellum and cerebrum.
E) cerebrum and medulla oblongata.

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The cerebellum and cerebrum are both identifiable by their folds and grooves. The cerebellum contains many small, tightly packed folds called folia, while the cerebrum has large folds called gyri and grooves called sulci. The medulla oblongata, on the other hand, is smooth in appearance and does not have significant folds or grooves. Therefore, options A, C, and E are incorrect.

The Brain Region That Is Identifiable by Its Folds and Grooves