Asked by Harshit Tandon on Jun 22, 2024

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Association fibers connect

A) the cerebrum with the spinal cord.
B) one cerebral hemisphere to another.
C) areas of the cerebral cortex within the same hemisphere.
D) areas of the cerebral cortex with areas of the midbrain.
E) areas of the cerebral cortex with areas of the spinal cord.

Association Fibers

Nerve fibers in the brain that connect different parts of the same cerebral hemisphere, facilitating communication between them.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in high-level functions such as thought, memory, and decision-making.

Hemisphere

One half of the brain, divided into the left and right hemispheres, each responsible for different functions and processes.

  • Explain the principal fibrous pathways within the brain and their significance.
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Shalini SamantaJun 28, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Association fibers are neural pathways that connect different areas within the same cerebral hemisphere, facilitating communication between those areas.