The more gyri and fissures found on the cerebral cortex, the
A) smoother the appearance of the surface of the brain.
B) more nerve cells it contains.
C) larger the organism.
D) simpler the brain and nervous system.
E) less nerve cells it contains.

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Gyri and fissures increase the surface area of the cerebral cortex, allowing for more nerve cells (neurons) to be packed into the brain, which enhances its processing power and complexity.

The More Gyri and Fissures Found on the Cerebral Cortex