Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) Damage to the visual association area can result in blindness.
• B) Damage to the primary (somatic) motor cortex results in the loss of both voluntary muscle control and all reflexive contractions.
• C) Damage to the premotor cortex results in loss of motor skills programmed in that area but movement is still possible.
• D) Damage to the primary auditory cortex results in the inability to interpret pitch, loudness, and location.

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Definitions:

Sensory Integration

The process by which the brain interprets and organizes sensory information from the body and the environment.

Motor Integration

The coordination of sensory input and motor response, ensuring smooth and purposeful physical movements.

Right Hemisphere

The half of the brain that is typically associated with spatial abilities, face recognition, visual imagery, and music processing, complementing the left hemisphere's functions.

Language Comprehension

The ability to understand spoken, written, or signed language through the processing of words and sentences to derive meaning.