What Unique Structural Adaptations Are Found in the Mammalian Brain

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Multiple Choice

What unique structural adaptations are found in the mammalian brain that allowed mammals to become adept at higher mental activities?

• A)A higher degree of crevasses and folds in the neocortex that increases the surface area of the brain.
• B)An increased number of blood vessels that increases the vascularization of the brain.
• C)An enlarged pons.
• D)A cranium that will protect the brain from damage.
• E)A more direct connection to the spinal cord for faster conduction of neural impulses.

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