Convolutions are found in the brain because
A) an injury to the brain occurred before, during, or after birth.
B) the cerebral cortex is much larger than the cerebrum.
C) of the natural aging process.
D) too much fluid is retained in brain tissue.

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The convolutions, or folds, in the brain are present in the cerebral cortex, which is the outer layer of the cerebrum. The cerebral cortex is much larger than the rest of the cerebrum, which contributes to its convoluted appearance.

Convolutions Are Found in the Brain Because