The outermost part of the brain,which is made up of tightly packed neurons and is only a tenth of an inch thick,is called the ________.
A)amygdala
B)medulla
C)cerebellum
D)cortex

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The outermost part of the brain that is comprised of densely packed neurons and is only 1/10th of an inch thick is known as the cortex. It is responsible for many functions such as consciousness, perception, thought, attention, language and memory.

The Outermost Part of the Brain,which Is Made Up of Tightly