Sheila Is Recovering from a Serious Stroke That Damaged Her

question 41

Multiple Choice

Sheila is recovering from a serious stroke that damaged her frontal cortex. Which outcome is most likely?

• A) Sheila's left hemisphere will no longer be able to communicate with her right hemisphere.
• B) Sheila will have a difficult time breathing and seeing.
• C) Sheila's personality will be different.
• D) Sheila will have no more axons.

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for physical activity by speeding up the heart rate, increasing blood flow to muscles, and more.

Electrical Conduction

The flow of electrically charged particles across a conducting pathway.

Polygraph Tests

A type of examination that measures physiological responses to questions in order to determine the truthfulness of the answers provided.

Heart Rate

The count of heart pulsations within a specific time frame, usually measured in beats per minute (BPM).