The cerebral cortex is highly folded. Whymight this be an advantage for the func

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The cerebral cortex is highly folded. Whymight this be an advantage for the functions ofthe

cerebrum?

A) The increased surface area increasesthe area for higher-level thinking.

B) The folds form grooves that let thebones of the skull reach deeply down betweenbrain

regions.

C) The increased surface area permitsgreater contact between the cerebrum and the

cerebellum.

D) The folds increase the areas wheresensory receptors can reach the brain's surface.

E) The greater surface area strengthens the attachment ofthe brain to the skull.

The cerebral cortex is highly folded. Whymight this be an advantage for the functions ofthe

cerebrum?

A) Theincreased surface area increases the area forhigher-levelthinking.

B) The folds form grooves that let the bonesof the skull reach deeply down between brain

regions.

C) The increased surface area permits greatercontact between the cerebrum and the

cerebellum.

D) The folds increase the areas where sensoryreceptors can reach the brain's surface.

E) The greater surface area strengthens theattachment of the brain to the skull.

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