âº the ability to form mental pictures of people or things, or to have new ideas: Rafael has a very active imagination (= has many ideas). (Definition of âimaginationâ from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary Â© Cambridge University Press)
Cerebral Cortex: The cerebral cortex covers the outer portion (1.5mm to 5mm) of the cerebrum. It is the layer of the brain often referred to as gray matter. The cortex (thin layer of tissue) is gray because nerves in this area lack the insulation that makes most other parts of the brain appear to be white.ost information processing occurs in the cerebral cortex. The cerebral cortex is divided into lobes that each have a specific function. Function: The cerebral cortex is involved in several functions of the body including: 1  Determining Intelligence. 2  Determining Personality. 3  Motor Function. 4  Planning and Organization.
A major function of CSF is to provide a 'cushion' for the brain and spinal cord.. 1  CSF is found within the brain and in the space that surrounds both the brain and the spinal cord (this space is called the subarachnoid space). A major function of CSF is to provide a 'cushion' for the brain and spinal cord.