Multiple Choice
Which of the following provides the best description of hemispheric specialization in the cortex?
A) The two hemispheres of the cortex are specialized to have identical functions.
B) The two hemispheres of the cortex are specialized for different functions, especially in the case of language.
C) The two hemispheres of the cortex are specialized to maintain most of the body's vital functions like respiration and heart rate.
D) The two hemispheres of the cortex are specialized to compete for the brain's resources, especially the limbic system.
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