Which of the following is TRUE regarding gender differences in brain structure and function?
A. One part of the hypothalamus responsible for sexual behavior is larger in women than men.
B. The areas of the brain involved in emotional expression show more metabolic activity in males than in females.
C. An area of the parietal lobe that functions in visuospatial skills is larger in females than in males.
D. Female brains are smaller but have more surface brain tissue than males.
Answer: D
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