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burton19126

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While the human brain makes up only _____ of the bodys weight, it requires about _____ of the bodys resources when at rest.
 
  a. .75; 8
  b. 2; 15
  c. 4; 25
  d. 7; 30

Question 2

Why is it thought that advances such as agriculture, literacy, and urbanization have not been accompanied by additional increases in brain size?
 
  a. The earliest Homo sapiens were as intelligent as contemporary humans.
  b. Although brain size has remained constant, brain density has increased.
  c. The physiological cost of a bigger brain exceeds its benefit.
  d. More efficient neuronal connections account for modern human advancements.


allisonblackmore

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
b

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
c


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