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Which part of the brain is responsible for perception, memory, and decision-making?

  • Cerebellum

  • Hippocampus

  • Brainstem

  • Cerebral cortex

Answer

The cerebral cortex is responsible for various functions such as perception, memory, and decision-making. Mountcastle's research on the columnar organization of the cerebral cortex has been instrumental in furthering our understanding of these processes.
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