Which Feature of Birdsong Suggests That It Is Analogous to Human

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which feature of birdsong suggests that it is analogous to human speech?

• A) Some birds require early exposure to species-typical birdsong in order to develop their characteristic song.
• B) Removal of the left temporal cortex of birds eliminates characteristic song patterns.
• C) Brain damage results in permanent song elimination.
• D) Deafened female birds are more sensitive to left-brain injury.

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