The Average Neanderthal Braincase Was Between About

question 20

Multiple Choice

The average Neanderthal braincase was between about

• A) 1,000 and 1,275 cc.
• B) 1,275 and 1,740 cc.
• C) 700 and 1,200 cc.
• D) 1,100 and 1,250 cc.

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain's cerebrum, involved in complex brain functions like thinking, decision-making, and language.

Corpus Callosum

The thick bundle of nerve fibers that connects the hemispheres of the brain.

Myelination

The process of forming a myelin sheath around the nerves in the brain and spinal cord, which improves the speed and efficiency of electrical signal transmission.

Auditory Information

Information that is received and processed through the sense of hearing.