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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