Imaging studies have shown that monozygotic (identical) twins show the greatest degree of anatomical similarity in the:
A) right-hemisphere language areas.
B) left-hemisphere language areas.
C) right-hemisphere visual areas.
D) left-hemisphere visual areas.

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Monozygotic (identical) twins show the greatest degree of anatomical similarity in the left-hemisphere language areas. This is likely because language is a more specialized function that is concentrated in the left hemisphere for most people. Twins who are genetically identical have a greater likelihood of having similar patterns of brain organization in this area.

Imaging Studies Have Shown That Monozygotic (Identical) Twins Show the Greatest