Since Jessica Suffered a Head Injury in a Car Accident

question 246

Multiple Choice

Since Jessica suffered a head injury in a car accident 3 months ago, she has not experienced dreams as she had in the past. She used to dream vivid, active dreams. Which part of her brain most likely was affected during the car accident which is related to her problem dreaming?

• A) pons
• B) cerebellum
• C) cerebral cortex
• D) pituitary gland

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Definitions:

Alkanes

Saturated hydrocarbons consisting of carbon and hydrogen atoms with single bonds between carbons, known for their stability and lack of reactivity.

Unsaturated Hydrocarbons

Organic compounds that contain at least one carbon–carbon double or triple bond, characterized by their ability to undergo addition reactions.

Organic Compounds

Chemical compounds containing carbon atoms, bonded mainly to hydrogen, oxygen, or nitrogen atoms, and which are the basis of all living organisms' structures and functions.

Bicyclic Alkane

A type of organic compound that contains two rings, which are made entirely of carbon and hydrogen atoms, sharing one or more common carbon atoms.