Q 16.1: The cerebral cortex is required for A : subconscious detection of environmental changes B : conscious interpretation of sensations C : transduction of the stimulus D : stimulation of the sensory receptor

Conscious interpretation of sensations.

Explanation:

Cerebral cortex consists of the outer layer of the cerebrum present in the brain of the humans. Longitudinal fissure divides the cerebral cortex into the right and left cerebral hemisphere.

The cerebral cortex is involved in the senses information. The conscious interpretation of the sensation is required in the cerebral cortex and contains large number of sensory innervation.

Thus, the correct answer is option (B).