The brain of an individual with Down syndrome would be expected to differ from that of a brain of a normal individual in that
A) the superior temporal gyrus is larger in the left hemisphere of the Down syndrome brain.
B) the frontal lobes are larger in the Down syndrome brain.
C) the Down syndrome brain is 10% heavier than the normal brain.
D) the Down syndrome brain has simpler and smaller gyri and sulci.
E) the superior temporal gyrus is larger in the right hemisphere of the Down syndrome brain.

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Individuals with Down syndrome typically have smaller and simpler gyri and sulci, which can be observed on brain imaging. The other answer choices are not supported by research.

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