How does the brain of a person with Down syndrome compare to the brain of a typically-developing peer?

A. It is smaller and shows fewer convolutions.
B. The surface of the brain is smooth rather than wrinkled.
C. The occipital lobe is thinner and the parietal lobe is thicker.
D. It is larger, especially in the frontal lobes.


Answer: A

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