Compared to the Human Brain, the Cortex of Lower Animals

question 56

Multiple Choice

Compared to the human brain, the cortex of lower animals

• A)is small and smooth.
• B)is twisted and folded.
• C)is extremely corticalized.
• D)contains 90 percent of the neurons in the central nervous system.

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Definitions:

Hyoid Bone

A horseshoe-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue and is involved in swallowing.

Axial Skeleton

The part of the skeleton that consists of the bones along the axis of the body, including the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.

Facial Skeleton

The framework of bones that supports the face, including the jaw, cheekbones, and nasal bones.

Thoracic Skeleton

The part of the skeleton that comprises the ribs, thoracic vertebrae, and sternum, providing protection and support to the thorax.