In a comparison of the human brain with other animals, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Whales have the largest brains in overall size.
B)Humans have a larger brain weight to body weight ratio than any other mammal.
C)Many parts of our brain are surprisingly similar to corresponding brain areas in other animals, such as lizards.
D)Compared with other creatures, our brains have a much larger cerebral cortex.

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While humans have a relatively large brain weight to body weight ratio, some smaller mammals, like certain species of shrews, have an even higher ratio.

In a Comparison of the Human Brain with Other Animals