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Carrie Suffered Brain Damage When She Was Injured in a Car

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Carrie suffered brain damage when she was injured in a car accident.Since then,she is unable to take pleasure in the things she used to.She has also lost interest in sexual intimacy with her husband and does not enjoy the taste of her favorite foods.In this scenario,damage to which of the following areas of the brain is most likely causing her inability to experience pleasure?


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Reticular Formation

A network of neurons located in the brainstem involved in regulating wakefulness, attention, and sleep-wake transitions.

Endocrine System

The endocrine system is a network of glands in the body that produce and release hormones, which help control many important body functions.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involving several areas near the edge of the cortex concerned with instinct and mood.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, urination, and sexual arousal.

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