A Coma Will Follow If a Surgeon Severs the ______

question 127

Multiple Choice

A coma will follow if a surgeon severs the ______ at the level of the midbrain or upper pons.

• A)Premotor cortex"
• B)Brainstem"
• C)Cerebrum"
• D)Spinal cord"

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Definitions:

Homeostasis

The process by which biological systems tend to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

Internal State

Refers to an individual's psychological or emotional condition at a given moment, often invisible to outsiders.

Tension

A psychological state or physical condition resulting from the conflict between internal needs and external forces, often leading to stress.

Drive Theory

A psychological concept suggesting that motivation arises from biological drives that propel an organism to satisfy its needs.