Although humans do not have the largest brain in either absolute or relative terms, they do have the largest number of _____ neurons.
A) cingulate
B) cortical
C) motor
D) sensory

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While all of these neuron types are found in the human brain, the question specifically asks about the largest number of neurons. Cortical neurons are found in the outer layer of the brain and are responsible for many of the brain's higher functions, such as cognition and perception. Humans have a much larger cortex than any other species, which is why they have the largest number of cortical neurons.

Although Humans Do Not Have the Largest Brain in Either