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๐ The cerebral cortex is the outer layer of the brain and is super important for thinking and dreaming!
๐ It contains billions of tiny brain cells called neurons that work together like a giant team.
๐ The cerebral cortex is divided into two sides; the left side controls the right side of your body, and the right side controls the left!
๐ง The outer layer of the cortex is called 'grey matter,' which is wrinkly and packed with neurons.
โ๏ธ The inner layer is called 'white matter,' which helps neurons communicate with long pathways.
๐ช The cerebral cortex plays a role in many functions, such as speaking, solving math, and even playing games!
๐ต Different areas of the cortex help you enjoy music, remember things, and feel emotions.
๐ The cerebral cortex is divided into four main regions known as lobes: frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital.
๐ผ The cortex starts to develop before we are born and keeps growing until we are about 25 years old!
๐ Neuroplasticity allows our brains to change when we learn new things or practice skills.
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