Which Hemisphere of the Cerebral Cortex Is Usually Dominant in Spatial

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Multiple Choice

Which hemisphere of the cerebral cortex is usually dominant in spatial tasks?

• A) front hemisphere
• B) rear hemisphere
• C) left hemisphere
• D) right hemisphere

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Definitions:

Innervated

Supplied with nerves; refers to organs or tissues that have nerve fibers connected to them.

Phrenic Nerve

A nerve that originates in the neck and passes down between the lung and heart to reach the diaphragm, crucial for breathing as it controls the diaphragm’s movements.

Thoracic Cavity

The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen, enclosed by the ribs, sternum, and thoracic vertebrae, containing the lungs and heart.

Diaphragm

A major muscle involved in the breathing process, separating the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity.