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The term "cephalized" in the context of mammalian brains refers to:
Options
A Reduced brain size
B Concentration of neural tissue in the head
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C Uniform neural distribution
D Lack of specialization
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Cephalization refers to the evolutionary concentration of neural tissue, sensory organs, and nervous control in the head region, which is highly developed in mammals.

Hint

Recall the term for evolutionary concentration of neural structures in the head.

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