The outer layer of the cerebrum is known as the CORTEX. It is a thin layer of gray matter that is responsible for higher brain functions such as thought, memory, and language. The CORTEX is divided into four distinct lobes: frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital. Each lobe is responsible for different functions, such as motor control, sensory perception, and visual processing. The CORTEX is also responsible for integrating information from other parts of the brain and body.