On January 8, 2011, then-U.S. Representative GabrielleGiffords was critically injured by a gunshot wound to the head(reportedly an assassination attempt on her), at a supermarketnear Tucson, Arizona, where she was meeting publicly with herconstituents. After the shooting, she was able to understandverbal communication but was unable to respond verbally. Inthis context, what side of the brain did the bullet penetrate,and which functional brain region was most damaged?

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A: The central nervous system is an important organ system in that it includes the brain and the spinal…

Q: Discuss the importance of the hypothalamus to the systems of the body that are affected by the…

A: The hypothalamus is a part of the brain that is positioned underneath. It is located directly below…

Q: In terms of brain development how have research findings on neuroplasticity changed our views about…

A: Neuroplasticity is the cortical plasticity or cortical re-mapping . Neuroplasticity refers to change…

Q: Choose the following three that are the main types of memory according to our lecture. O Working O…

A: Memory is a vital component in our body and it shapes who we are, memory is where all our knowledge…

Q: The frontal lobe is associated with which of the following functions:              a  Motor…

A: Brain is a complex structure which control and coordinates different body function by the cells…

Q: The subconscious secretary for consciousness is also called the ____ ____ ____.

A: According to the question, we have to mention the subconscious secretary for consciousness is also…

Q: Which of the following functions cannot be attributedto the cerebellum?a. comparing motor commands…

A: The controlling and communication center of the human body is known as the brain. The brain…

Q: A kicker on the local football team has experienced head trauma. When attempting to kick the ball,…

A: The cerebellum is a large portion of the CNS/central nervous system located close to the brainstem.…

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A: A procedure known as Spinal tap or Lumbar puncture is performed in the lower back, around the lumbar…

Q: The ventral tegmental area exhibits burst firing in response to which of the following environmental…

A: The brain controls the majority of the functions in the body. It is responsible for the regulation…

Q: The prefrontal lobotomy is a drastic—and largely outof-practice—procedure used to disconnect that…

A: The nervous system is one of the vital systems of a body. It is a system of nerves which carry…

Q: Some theorists believe that, because of the reconstructive nature of memory, the storage capacity of…

A: Memory is the capacity to reserve or recall information. Retention and retrieval of information…

Q: List the functions of the hypothalamus and indicate the other brain regions that cooperatewith the…

A: The hypothalamus is a small area of the brain, involved in many complex functions of the organism…

Q: How is it structurallyexplained that the motoractivity of the left side of thebody is controlled by…

A: The brain is divided into three main parts. 1. Cerebrum : this consists of the largest part of the…

Q: All of the following are components of the default more network EXCEPT Posterior Cingulate Cortex…

A: In neuroscience,the default mode network is a large scale brain network.It is best known for being…

Q: Suppose you are reading a novel and gradually fall asleepand begin to dream. How would your brain…

A: Brain waves:Emotions and behaviors are mainly governed by communication with the neurons present in…

Q: The ________ lobe contains the visual cortex. a. frontal b. parietal c. temporal d. occipital

A: Brain is the major area for coordination and reception of various activities. Brain along with the…

Q: The part of the diencephalon that regulates hunger,weight, water and electrolyte balance, sleep…

A: The brain receives the stimulus externally and internally in terms of visual, auditory, and sensory…

Q: How do you suppose scientists and physicians have determinedwhich areas of the brain are responsible…

A: The human brain is composed of billions of cells called neurons. The brain integrates information…

Q: A patient suffers brain damage in an automobile accident. Physicianssuspect that the cerebellum is…

A: The cerebellum is a central structure of the brain structure integrated with the brainstem, cerebral…

Q: What region of the cerebral cortex is associated withunderstanding language, both from another…

A: The cerebral cortex is a thin layer of grey matter present on the outside of the cerebrum. It is…

Q: What specific lobe of the cerebrum receives and interprets olfactory and gustatory information?…

A: Cerebrum is the uppermost part of brain.It is divided into two hemisphere divided by a central…

Q: Site of Somatosensory Parietal Lobe complex & association Frontal Lobe Site of Visual sensations…

A: Nervous system ; a system of the body that transmits impulses from the body to the brain. The…

Q: The brain’s ability to reorganize and compensate for brain damage is called aphasic recovery neural…

A: The nervous system plays an important role in the regulation of different body functions in…

Q: Mr. Burke’s memory was also affected by his injury. When his daughter visits and starts talking…

A: Memory is the ability of the brain by which data or information is encoded, stored, and retrieved…

Q: A person with a spinal cord injury is suffering from paresis (partialparalysis) in the right lower…

A: Paresis refers to the condition characterized by weakness in the muscles and lacking of the ability…

Q: In which part of the brain is the following located? Control of voluntary movement O O OO B A C B

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Q: is the idea that memory is not located at specific areas of the brain but is rather spread…

A: Numerous researchers accept that the whole mind is engaged with memory. Although, since Lashleys…

Q: Retrogarde amnesia indicates :-a- inability to consolidate memoriesb- Inability to recall memoriesc-…

A: Amnesia is defined as the form of memory loss. Amnesia is caused due to brain damage, several…

Q: An area(s) of the brain long recognized as crucial to overall arousal and attention is the: left…

A: Thalamus plays crucial role in attention and arousal (consciousness level)

Q: Match the following brain regions with their primary functions + frontal lobe occipital lobe *…

A: Frontal Lobe : Associated with the intelligence and decision making part of the brain: D: the part…

Q: Imagine you are standing at a microphonein front of a crowd.Checking your notes,you begin…

A: The brain is the main part of the body that controls every action in our body. It is located in the…

Q: All of the following behavioural traits are influenced by the frontal cortex. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF…

A: Given:  All of the following behavioural traits are influenced by the frontal cortex.

Q: Damage to specific regions of the cerebral cortex such as stroke, can result in specific losses of…

A: STROKE -  It is a condition in which poor blood flow to the brain causes cell death. TYPES OF STROKE…

Q: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY With increasinglysophisticated methods for scanning brain activity,…

A: Emotion generation and their experience depend upon many brain structures such as the amygdala,…

Q: Corticospinal tract originates from all the following areas, except :-a- premotor area in the…

A: Neurons located in the primary motor cortex known as Betz cells. These cells are large cortical…

Q: When it comes to solving math problems on tests, Brandon can recall all the formulas perfectly. But…

A: The processes that are used for acquiring, storing, retaining, and later retrieving information are…

Q: Declarative Memory Differs from Nondeclarative Memory because; O A) Declarative memory is semantic…

A: Need to find the distinction between declarative and non declarative memory.

Q: o you agree that “Early life experiences build the architecture of the brain”? Why?

A: Brain architecture: This includes billions of connections between neurons of a person across…

Q: The largest part of the brain consisting of two hemispheres each of which is covered with many…

A: Largest part of brain is cerebrum

Q: If you begin an EEG recording of brain wave patterns a few hours before someone wakes up starting…

A: There are 6 waves of sleep-  First wave-RME- very random & deep sleep, short duration. Second…

Q: Bill and Mary were involved in an accident, and each experienced lossof proprioception, fine touch,…

A: The nervous system of the body is in charge of establishing communication between different parts of…

Q: The core neural basis for memory, which is the increase in a cell’s potential to fire, is called:

A: It is a definition question.

Q: Why is the limbic system named as the emotional-visceral system?

A: Limbic system:               The paleomammalian cortex a set of brain structures present on both…

Q: The establishment of di/erences in the cor,cal hemisphere func,on is called _____. a-…

A: Ans: Cerebral hemisphere is one half of the cerebrum that controls speech, writing, thoughts,…

Learning and memory

Learning is defined as a relatively permanent and irreversible adaptive change in behavior. It always results from experience. The ability of an organism to store and recall the effects, sensations, and knowledge gained through learning and experience is called memory.