The Human Brain Evolved to Be Larger Than the Brains

question 86

Multiple Choice

The human brain evolved to be larger than the brains of other animals because it allowed humans to ____.

• A)evolve from a sustenance way of life to an agrarian way of life
• B)domesticate and control other species that posed significant threats
• C)have rich and complex interpersonal relationships
• D)learn how to plant, harvest, and store food

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Definitions:

Antidepressant Drugs

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NSAIDS

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Spinal Stimulation

A medical treatment that uses electrical impulses to relieve chronic pain by directly stimulating nerves in the spinal cord.

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

Treatment for pain involving electrical stimulation of neurons from the surface of the skin.