👉 The neocortex is a specialized area of the brain that plays a crucial role in cognitive functions such as decision-making, language processing, and spatial reasoning. It is located on one side of the cerebral cortex and has been extensively studied for its ability to process information from multiple sources and make decisions based on complex patterns of neural activity. The neocortex contains several types of neurons, including sensory neurons (such as those in the eyes) and motor neurons (such as those in the limbs). These