noun
- the outer layer of the cerebral cortex in mammals, responsible for higher-order brain functions such as sensory perception, motor commands, spatial reasoning, conscious thought, and language
Usage: anatomy; neuroscience
Examples
- The neocortex is highly developed in humans compared to other mammals.
- Damage to the neocortex can affect speech and motor control.
- Scientists study the neocortex to understand how we process visual information.
- The neocortex contains billions of neurons organized in six distinct layers.
- Evolution of the neocortex allowed for complex reasoning abilities in primates.
- Brain imaging shows increased activity in the neocortex during problem-solving tasks.