Wanda Fell Down Some Stairs and Hit Her Head

question 71

Multiple Choice

Wanda fell down some stairs and hit her head. Prior to her accident, she was an excellent flute player, but she now has difficulty coordinating the finger movements required in complex musical pieces. In the fall, Wanda likely damaged her

• A)reticular formation.
• B)amygdala.
• C)cerebellum.
• D)temporal lobe.

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