Why Is the Corpus Callosum Proportionately Different in Size in Women

question 34

Multiple Choice

Why is the corpus callosum proportionately different in size in women than in men?

• A)experiential factors,such as greater social interaction over time,cause this outcome
• B)biological factors,such as differences in hormone type and composition,cause this difference
• C)biological factors,such as the length of the mother's pregnancy,produce this outcome
• D)the answer isn't clear;either biological factors or environmental experiences could produce this outcome

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Definitions:

Barbiturates

Depressant drugs, such as Nembutal and Seconal, that decrease central nervous system activity.

Depressant Drugs

A class of substances that reduce the activity of the central nervous system, leading to sedation, relaxation, and decreased inhibition.

Central-Nervous-System Activity

Refers to the functions and processes carried out by the brain and spinal cord.

Maturational

Related to or involving the process of maturation or coming of age, involving the natural progression of physical or psychological growth and development.