The Human Cortex Is Wrinkled Because

question 183

Multiple Choice

The human cortex is wrinkled because:

• A) it is very old compared to more primitive brains
• B) wrinkling increases the surface area
• C) the cell body causes a constriction at the surface
• D) the axons pull down on certain parts of the cortex

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