During brain development,the gyri of the cerebrum are formed because
A)the white matter enlarges faster than the overlying gray matter.
B)the cerebrum grows faster than the dura mater.
C)the hypothalamus is larger than the epithalamus.
D)the gray matter grows faster than the underlying white matter.
E)the lobes of the cerebrum are not symmetrical.

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The gyri of the cerebrum (convolutions on the surface of the brain) are formed because the gray matter grows faster than the underlying white matter. This growth causes the gray matter to fold and form grooves or sulci, resulting in the characteristic convoluted appearance of the brain's surface.

During Brain Development,the Gyri of the Cerebrum Are Formed Because