How Different Are the Right and Left Hemispheres in Terms

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Multiple Choice

How different are the right and left hemispheres in terms of their functions?

• A) There is no difference in function between the two hemispheres.
• B) Functionally, the two hemispheres are more similar than they are different.
• C) Functionally, the two hemispheres are more different than they are similar.
• D) The two hemispheres have opposing functions.

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