The cerebral cortex plays a key role in memory, attention, perception, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness. The human cerebral cortex is 2 to 4 millimetres (0.079 to 0.157 in) thick. In large mammals, the cerebral cortex is folded, giving a much greater surface area in the confined volume of the skull. A fold or ridge in the cortex is termed a gyrus (plural gyri) and a groove or fissure is termed a sulcus (plural sulci).
Overview of Courses. Veterinary Tech Anatomy and Physiology Course. One of the first veterinary technician courses students are required to take is an animal anatomy and physiology class. This class provides a comparative overview of the gross anatomy, microscopic anatomy and physiology of large and small animals, as well as common diseases and ailments that affect specific systems and organs.
Best Answer: There are no required courses in high school. You will need 2-4 years of college before applying to vet school and then 4 years of vet school. The vet school requirements are specific to each vet school and typically take 2 years to complete. However, vet school is very competitive and most people have to earn a bachelor's degree before they are complete.