Mirror neurons
A) are found only in humans.
B) are relevant to tool use,but not to language.
C) result from mutations in the FOXP2 gene.
D) might form the basis for the development of language.

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Mirror neurons are neurons in the brain that fire both when an individual performs an action and when they observe someone else performing the same action. This ability to understand and imitate the actions of others is thought to play a significant role in the development of language, as well as in social learning and the ability to empathize with others. While mirror neurons have been studied primarily in non-human primates, there is evidence that similar systems exist in the human brain and may contribute to our ability to learn and use language.

Mirror Neurons