Claire Had a Stroke and Has Suffered Brain Damage

question 94

Multiple Choice

Claire had a stroke and has suffered brain damage. Unfortunately when she tries to communicate, her words do not make sense. She also seems to be confused when other people try to talk with her. Claire has damage to her:

• A) Broca's area.
• B) Wernicke's area.
• C) SMA area.
• D) Morton's area.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another target neuron, muscle, or gland.

Half-Life

Time it takes for one-half of an administered substance to be lost through biological processes.

Endocrine System

A collection of glands that produce hormones which regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, and mood.

Exocrine Glands

Glands that release their secretions through ducts either to the external environment or into the internal organ surfaces.