On average, the left and right hemispheres of the cerebral cortex are of nearly equal size in ____ females, whereas the right hemisphere is a few percent larger in ____ males.
A) homosexual; heterosexual
B) heterosexual; homosexual
C) homosexual; homosexual
D) heterosexual; heterosexual

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Research has shown that in heterosexual males, the right hemisphere of the cerebral cortex is slightly larger than the left hemisphere. However, in heterosexual females, the left and right hemispheres are typically of equal size. There is no evidence to suggest that sexual orientation (homosexual versus heterosexual) is related to differences in hemisphere size.

On Average, the Left and Right Hemispheres of the Cerebral