Abnormal Slowness of Speech Is Called

question 67

Multiple Choice

Abnormal slowness of speech is called:

• A) bradyphasia.
• B) dysphagia.
• C) phagocytosis.
• D) tachyphasia.

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Definitions:

Sensory Neurons

Nerve cells that are responsible for converting external stimuli from the environment into internal electrical impulses for the brain.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for integrating sensory information and responding accordingly.

Autonomic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions like heartbeat and digestion.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem down the back, and is encased in the spinal column. It is a crucial part of the central nervous system.