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the brains complexity arises from the:

a. communication between the hind-, mid-, and forebrain.

b. division between two halves of the cerebral cortex.

c. complex connections of simple pieces.

d. functions of individual neurons.

Explanation:

To determine the source of the brain's complexity, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Communication between hind-, mid-, and forebrain is part of brain structure but not the core of complexity (complexity comes from connections, not just inter - region communication).
• Option B: The division of the cerebral cortex into two halves (hemispheres) relates to specialization but not the fundamental complexity source.
• Option C: The brain is made of simple neurons, and its complexity emerges from the intricate connections (synapses) between these simple units, which is a key concept in neuroscience about emergent complexity.
• Option D: Individual neuron functions are basic; complexity arises from how they connect, not single - neuron functions.

Answer:

C. complex connections of simple pieces.