Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 46 - The Mammalian Nervous System: Structure and Higher Functions - 46.1 - Functions Are Localized in the Nervous System - 46.1 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 989: 3

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Compared to other animals, humans have the largest brain mass to body mass ratio. In particular, the human forebrain is much larger than the forebrain of other animals. Humans also have a much larger proportion of the association cortex than in other animals.

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Compared to other animals, humans have the largest brain mass to body mass ratio. In particular, the human forebrain is much larger than the forebrain of other animals. Humans also have a much larger proportion of the association cortex than in other animals.
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