The Adult Brain Weighs Around Three Pounds

question 41

Multiple Choice

The adult brain weighs around three pounds.Its size and weight are proportional to body size, not intelligence.Which of the following statements best describes the anatomy of the brain?

• A)The brain has no influence on intelligence.
• B)The three major parts of the brain each weigh about one pound.
• C)The IQ of an individual increases with the increasing size of the brain.
• D)The IQ of an individual decreases with the increasing weight of the brain.
• E)The IQ of an individual cannot be predicted from the size of the brain.

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