Which of the Following Results in the Loss of the in the Ability

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following results in the loss of the in the ability to express or understand speech, signs, or written communication, caused by damage to the speech centers of the brain?

• A) aphasia
• B) hyposexuality
• C) disinhibition
• D) hemiplegia

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Definitions:

Venous Tone

The degree of constriction experienced by the veins, influencing the volume of blood held within venous reservoirs and blood pressure.

Medulla Oblongata

The lower portion of the brainstem that regulates vital functions, such as heart rate and breathing.

Vasomotor Center

Area within the medulla oblongata that regulates the diameter of blood vessels by way of the sympathetic nervous system.

Blood Colloid Osmotic Pressure

Pressure exerted by plasma proteins on capillary walls, which helps to maintain the water balance between blood and interstitial fluid.