Question

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The seat of memory and intelligence in human brain is _______.

Answer 1

Cerebrum:

1. It is the largest part of the brain located in the front portion and contributing to about 80% of the brain volume.
2. It has two hemispheres (right and left) connected by the corpus callosum.
3. The gray matter that encloses the cerebral hemispheres is called the cerebral cortex.
4. Cerebral cortex has convulsions and grooves called gyri and sulci which is related to intelligence.
5. The cerebral cortex is responsible for memory, intelligence, reasoning, planning etc.

Final answer: The seat of memory and intelligence in human brain is cerebral cortex.