As the Number of Neurons Increases in Animals with Larger

question 3

Multiple Choice

As the number of neurons increases in animals with larger brains:

• A)new regions and new connections are made, with neurons controlling different functions located all over the brain.
• B)new connections are made, but no new regions are made.
• C)new regions are made, but no new connections are made.
• D)neurons cluster into specific areas for neurons controlling specific functions.

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