Humans' Large Brains Require a Significant Share of the Body's

question 4

Short Answer

Humans' large brains require a significant share of the body's production of _______, the most commonly used energy carrier.

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Definitions:

Simple Cortical Cells

Neurons in the visual cortex that respond preferentially to stimuli of a specific orientation in a small localized area.

Complex Cortical Cells

Complex cortical cells are neurons found in the visual cortex that respond optimally to specific visual stimuli, such as movement in a particular direction.

Pleistocene

The geological epoch from about 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago, characterized by the last Ice Ages.

Color Vision

The ability of the visual system to distinguish objects based on the wavelengths of light they reflect, absorb, or emit.