Which of the Following Is NOT an Anatomical or Physiological

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an anatomical or physiological difference between the cerebral hemispheres?

• A)The planum temporale is larger on the left side.
• B)The Sylvian or lateral fissure is steeper on the left side.
• C)Parts of the thalamus are larger on the left side.
• D)Left-hemisphere neurons tend to have longer dendrites than right-hemisphere neurons.

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Genetically Predisposed Traits

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