The __________ contains the greatest number of neurons and synapses.
A) cerebral cortex
B) cerebellum
C) medulla
D) hippocampus

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The cerebral cortex is the outermost layer of the brain and contains the greatest number of neurons and synapses, making it responsible for higher-level thinking and processing. The cerebellum, medulla, and hippocampus are important brain regions, but they contain fewer neurons and synapses than the cerebral cortex.

The __________ Contains the Greatest Number of Neurons and Synapses