Cerebral cortex

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001813",
  "term": "Cerebral cortex",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The outermost layer of the cerebrum, composed of gray matter, which is responsible for higher-order functions such as thought, language, memory, and voluntary movement. This convoluted surface is divided into several lobes, each associated with specific cognitive functions. Its thickness varies from 1 to 4.5 millimeters.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "grey matter"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 740 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/cerebral-cortex/"
}