Compared to the brains of our closest relatives, the human brain __________.
A) is made of different types of cells
B) is smaller
C) has differences in its functional organization
D) has a completely different organization

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Studies have shown that while the human brain shares many similarities with the brains of our closest relatives (primates), there are also differences in its functional organization. For example, the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for decision-making, is much larger in humans compared to other primates. However, the human brain is not completely different in its organization or made up of different types of cells. Additionally, the human brain is actually larger than the brains of most primates, so B is not an accurate answer either.

Compared to the Brains of Our Closest Relatives, the Human