cortical layer formation

Cortical layer formation is the process by which the brain’s outer layer, the cortex, develops its six distinct layers during fetal growth. Neural stem cells in the developing brain produce neurons, which then migrate to specific locations to form these layers in a precise order. This layered structure allows the brain to process different types of information efficiently. The orderly development ensures proper communication and function, critically influencing cognition, sensation, and movement. This process is highly regulated and occurs over time, resulting in the complex, organized architecture of the cerebral cortex.