Based on the Research Examining Brain Areas and Intelligence, We

question 496

Multiple Choice

Based on the research examining brain areas and intelligence, we can conclude that women's brains (as compared with men's brains)

• A)show superior connectivity
• B)show superior information processing capacity
• C)are larger, but intelligence is identical for men and women
• D)have more grey matter and, therefore, less overall capacity
• E)are better suited for crystallized intelligence

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Definitions:

Buttress Root

A bracelike root at the base of certain trees that provides upright support.

Pneumatophore

Roots that extend up out of the water in swampy areas and are thought to provide aeration between the atmosphere and submerged roots.

Storage Root

A root modified for the storage of nutrients and energy, typically in the form of carbohydrates, as seen in carrots and beets.

Photosynthetic Root

Roots capable of photosynthesis, typically found in some aquatic plants, allowing them to absorb carbon dioxide directly from their environment.