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A mammal's brain is about 15 times heavier than the brain of a similarly sized fish, amphibian, or reptile.
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The reptile which was the ancestor of mammals can be classified as a?
There's a misconception at work here. The reptilian branch of evolution did not spawn the mammalian branch of evolution. You need to go back to the reptilian ancestor that was also a mammalian ancestor. We humans do have what is referred to as a reptilian brain, which is a small part of our whole brain.
Was the triceratops mammalian or reptilian?
none it was a dino stupid people
What does the structure of the mammalian brain indicate about intelligence?
Mammalian intelligence depends mostly on the folds present in the cortex. The more folded the cortex the smarter. If you compare a rat brain to a human brain, the rats brain will be alot smoother and flatter.
What is the function of folds in a mammalian brain?
They are called sulci (plural of sulcus).
Why is the brain called reptilian?
because the cerebrum and the brain stem are present in reptiles.
What part of the brain is critical for the release of emotions?
Reptilian part
What brain structure controls the production of sex hormones and sex differences?
the reptilian part of the brain.
What does the folds in the mammalian brain increase?
helps increase the brain's surface area
Is the brainstem the reptilian brain?
The reptilian brain contains the cerebellum and brain stem. It is present in reptiles and therefore called the reptilian brain. It is the oldest part of the brain and regulates vital functions like breathing, heart rate and flight or fight response.
How did brain coral get its name?
The meandering ridges and valleys of brain coral give it the appearance of a mammalian brain.
What are three parts of your brain?
The 3 main parts of your brain are your neo-cortex, Limbic and the reptilian brain. The neo-cortex is your big learning engine, your limbic brain controls your emotions and the reptilian brain controls what you do and so on.
Where is the brain stem located?
It is located above the spinal cord and below the thalamus of the brain. It is sometimes called the reptilian brain. It consists of the medulla, pons and the mid brain.
