In an Otherwise Normal Individual, Dysfunction of Which Brain Area

question 4

Multiple Choice

In an otherwise normal individual, dysfunction of which brain area will lead to behavior that is not appropriate for a given social occasion?

• A)Ventromedial nucleus of hypothalamus
• B)Amygdala
• C)Corpus callosum
• D)Fornix

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Definitions:

Myelin Sheath

A fatty layer that encases the axons of some neurons, which increases the speed at which electrical impulses are conducted.

Sodium-Potassium Pumps

Membrane proteins that pump sodium ions out of cells and potassium ions into cells, playing a key role in maintaining cell potential.

Potassium Ions

Essential ions for various physiological processes, including nerve transmission and muscle contraction, and maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance.

Sodium Ions

Positively charged atoms of sodium, crucial for nerve impulse transmission and fluid balance in the body.