Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Meningiomas

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding meningiomas?

• A)Meningiomas are more prominent in men.
• B)Meningiomas grow quickly.
• C)Neuropsychological deficits are often profound.
• D)Meningiomas may not be diagnosed until autopsy.

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Definitions:

Parietal Lobes

Sections of the brain located at the top and back of each cerebral hemisphere containing the centers for touch, temperature, and body position.

Sense of Touch

The sensory system that allows organisms to perceive pressure, vibration, temperature, pain, and other tactile stimuli.

Occipital Lobes

The region of the cerebral cortex located at the back of the brain, responsible for processing visual information received from the eyes, crucial for visual perception.

Seeing Stars

A visual phenomenon experienced after being hit on the head or standing up too quickly, typically resulting from changes in blood flow to the brain.