There is a legend about an autopsy having been performed on a space alien in New Mexico, many decades ago.Assuming that this alien was as well-educated and trained on its planet as NASA educates and trains astronauts on Earth, what feature would be expected in the alien's brain?
A) a system of fluid-filled cavities deep in the brain
B) a thick band of fibers connecting right and left hemispheres
C) an enlarged area with surface grooves and folds
D) at least 12 pairs of cranial nerves
E) glandular structures resembling the pineal and pituitary

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An enlarged area with surface grooves and folds, known as the cerebral cortex, is associated with higher cognitive functions such as language, perception, and reasoning. If the alien was as well-educated and trained as NASA astronauts, it is likely that it possessed advanced cognitive abilities, which would be supported by a complex cerebral cortex.

There Is a Legend About an Autopsy Having Been Performed