William Shakespeare said that the brain was "the soul's frail dwelling house." Wade, Tavris, Saucier, and Elias point out that, actually, the "house" would be the nervous system as a whole and the brain would be:
A) the small alcove at the top of the stairs.
B) the main room in the house.
C) the furnishing that make the house liveable.
D) the halls and walkways throughout the house.

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The authors argue that the brain would be the main room in the house, as it serves as the central processing unit for the nervous system and is responsible for most cognitive and behavioral functions. It is the largest and most important part of the nervous system, making it a fitting analogy for the main room in a house.

William Shakespeare Said That the Brain Was "The Soul's Frail