What is the rationale behind the use of animal models to understand the human brain? Choose the correct option

A) Animal brains are identical to human brains but only smaller in size.
B) Brain mechanisms that motivate any reaction are identical in animal and human brains.
C) The nervous systems of different species of animals and humans share many common mechanisms.
D) Animal brains are easier to obtain than human brains.


Ans: C

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