As an Infant, Mary Suffered Damage to _____ of the Brain

question 196

Multiple Choice

As an infant, Mary suffered damage to _____ of the brain, causing her to have poor comprehension. Also, her speech is fluent, but incomprehensible.

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

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Definitions:

Nerve Impulses

Electrical signals that are transmitted along neurons, facilitating communication within the nervous system.

Sitting Without Support

A developmental milestone in which a baby can maintain an upright position on the floor without assistance.

Walking

The act of moving at a moderate pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once.

Crawling

A developmental milestone in infants, typically occurring between 6 to 10 months, where they move on their hands and knees.