Which of the Following Is Not One of the Theories

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the theories regarding the possible advantages of lateralization?

• A)Lateralization may reduce vulnerability to some diseases and disorders.
• B)Lateralization of human brain structures might have made language possible.
• C)Lateralization might provide organisms with the ability to multitask.
• D)Left-handedness might afford an advantage in hand-to-hand combat.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Gland

A pair of endocrine glands that sit above the kidneys and produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which help control stress and other bodily functions.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.

Central Nervous System

The complex of nerve tissues that controls the activities of the body, comprising the brain and spinal cord.

Autonomic Nervous System

A component of the peripheral nervous system that regulates involuntary physiological processes including heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, urination, and sexual arousal.