Based on Research of Divided Attention, Damage to Which Brain

question 11

Multiple Choice

Based on research of divided attention, damage to which brain area would most likely disrupt your performance while multitasking?

• A)Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex
• B)Locus Coeruleus
• C)Anterior cingulate cortex
• D)Supplementary motor area

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Definitions:

Sphincter Muscles

Ring-like muscles that constrict or close a bodily passage or orifice to control the passage of substances.

Arterioles

Small blood vessels that branch off from arteries and lead to capillaries, playing a critical role in regulating blood flow and pressure.

Capillary Beds

Networks of capillaries, which are the smallest blood vessels, providing the site for the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste between blood and tissues.

Pulmonary Semilunar Valve

A heart valve that prevents backflow of blood from the pulmonary artery into the right ventricle.