Why Do the Wrinkles and Folds of the Cortex Represent

question 125

Multiple Choice

Why do the wrinkles and folds of the cortex represent a triumph of evolution?

• A)Wrinkles and folds allow for faster communication between neurons.
• B)Because the outward appearance of the brain does not confer a competitive advantage in reproduction,no energy was spent correcting for the wrinkles and folds.
• C)Wrinkles and folds decrease the amount of cortex material needed to process the same amount of information.
• D)Wrinkles and folds increase brain surface area while still allowing it to fit inside the skull.

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