The human brain appears extremely wrinkled when closely examined. These folds ____.?

a. ?are purely cosmetic and have no actual purpose
b. ?are byproducts of old age; normal adults' brains are smooth
c. ?act as a shock-absorption device, preventing neural damage
d. ?allow a greater surface area of cortex to be included in the skull


ANSWER:
d

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