If a Normal Person's Brain Weighed 3 Pounds at Age

question 52

Multiple Choice

If a normal person's brain weighed 3 pounds at age 30, about how much would you expect it to weigh at age 90?

• A) 3.6 pounds
• B) 3.3 pounds
• C) 3.0 pounds
• D) 2.7 pounds

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