The Occipital Lobe Is

question 2

Multiple Choice

The occipital lobe is

• A)the part of the cerebral cortex where the visual cortex is located.
• B)important for language,memory,hearing,and vision.
• C)important for higher functions such as language,thought,and memory,as well as motor functioning.
• D)where signals are received from the sensory system for touch.

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Definitions:

Inheritable Characteristic

A trait or feature that can be passed from one generation to the next through genes.

Mutation

A change in the DNA sequence within an organism's gene or chromosome, leading to variation in the genetic population.

Wernicke's Aphasia

A neurological condition characterized by issues in language comprehension and the production of meaningful language, often due to damage in the brain's Wernicke's area.

Broca's Area

A region in the frontal lobe of the dominant hemisphere (usually the left) of the brain associated with speech production and language processing.