Which of the following evolutionary anatomical developments from apes to humans seems to have most greatly facilitated humans' capacity for sophisticated spoken language?
A)increased size of left inferior frontal gyrus
B)increased size of left lateral temporal areas
C)increased connectivity within inferior frontal and lateral temporal areas
D)increased connectivity between inferior frontal, lateral temporal, and inferior parietal areas

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The increased connectivity between the inferior frontal, lateral temporal, and inferior parietal areas appears to have facilitated humans' capacity for sophisticated spoken language. These areas are involved in language processing and comprehension, and increased connectivity between them likely allowed for more efficient language processing and communication.

Which of the Following Evolutionary Anatomical Developments from Apes to Humans