After Damage to a Part of Her Brainstem, Reba Is

question 96

Multiple Choice

After damage to a part of her brainstem, Reba is unable to perform simple reflexive actions, such as swallowing or coughing. Which part of the brainstem is most likely to have been affected?

• A) the pons
• B) the cerebellum
• C) the medulla
• D) the reticular formation

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Definitions:

Taste Constancy

The ability to perceive and recognize the taste of substances under varying conditions consistently.

Inhibitory Synapses

Junctions between neurons where the action of one neuron can decrease the likelihood of the second neuron firing an action potential, thus inhibiting its activity.

Action Potentials

Electrical impulses that transmit signals along neurons, essential for the functioning of nerves and muscles in the body.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors change their sensitivity to a stimulus over time, often leading to diminished sensitivity to a constant stimulus.