In a Comparison of the Human Brain with Other Animals

question 157

Multiple Choice

In a comparison of the human brain with other animals, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Whales have the largest brains in overall size.
• B)Humans have a larger brain weight to body weight ratio than any other mammal.
• C)Many parts of our brain are surprisingly similar to corresponding brain areas in other animals, such as lizards.
• D)Compared with other creatures, our brains have a much larger cerebral cortex.

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