If Damage to a Particular Part of the Brain Consistently

question 394

Multiple Choice

If damage to a particular part of the brain consistently leads to a particular loss of function, then we say that the function is

• A)localized in that structure.
• B)generalized for that structure.
• C)ablated within that structure.
• D)constrained to that structure.

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Definitions:

Motor Neurons

Neurons that transmit signals from the brain or spinal cord to muscles or glands, initiating movement or action.

Corticospinal Tract

A major neural pathway that runs from the cerebral cortex of the brain down to the spinal cord, primarily involved in motor control.

Tourette Syndrome

A neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, stereotyped, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics.

Huntington Disease

A genetic neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain, leading to physical and cognitive decline.