The Part of the Brain That Has Been the Focus

question 21

Multiple Choice

The part of the brain that has been the focus of studies on disturbances of consciousness is

• A)Broca's area.
• B)the hindbrain.
• C)Wernicke's area.
• D)the reticular formation.

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Definitions:

Electron-Transport Chain

Series of electron carriers in the inner mitochondrial membrane; they receive electrons from NADH and FADH2, using the electrons in the formation of ATP and water.

Glycolysis

Glycolysis is a series of enzymatic reactions that break down glucose into pyruvate, producing energy in the form of ATP, and occurs in the cytoplasm of cells.

Lactate Formation

The conversion of pyruvate into lactate by anaerobic glycolysis, often occurring in muscles during intense exercise.

Acetyl-CoA

A molecule that plays a key role in metabolism, particularly in the synthesis and oxidation of fatty acids, and the Krebs cycle.