Axons in the corpus callosum will survive to maturity if they make connections with cells in the ____ hemisphere with ____ functions.
A) contralateral; similar
B) contralateral; different
C) ipsilateral; similar
D) ipsilateral; different

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The corpus callosum is a bundle of axons connecting the two hemispheres of the brain. Axons in the corpus callosum will survive to maturity if they make connections with cells in the contralateral (opposite) hemisphere with similar functions. This is because the corpus callosum allows for communication and coordination between the two hemispheres, enabling them to work together for efficient processing and integration of information. Connections with cells in the ipsilateral (same) hemisphere or with different functions would not be as critical for the function of the corpus callosum.

Axons in the Corpus Callosum Will Survive to Maturity If