What is the main cost to humans for having large brains?
A) Larger brains use less of the body's total metabolism than small brains.
B) Large brains require large skulls.
C) Large brains require an enormous amount of energy to function.
D) Humans have become more sedentary and consume fewer calories due to having large brains.
E) Humans' brains constitute nearly 20% of their body weight, making neck pain a persistent problem.

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Large brains require a significant amount of energy to function, consuming about 20% of the body's total energy, despite making up only 2% of body weight.

What Is the Main Cost to Humans for Having Large