What differences exist between males and females with regard to brain structure and activity?

A. The part of the hypothalamus involved in sexual behavior is larger in females than in males.
B. The corpus callosum is larger in females than in males.
C. The area of the brain involved in emotional expression is more active in males than in females.
D. The area of the brain involved in visuospatial skills is larger in females than in males.


Answer: B

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