After Lesions to the Parietal Lobe, Monkeys Cannot

question 22

Multiple Choice

After lesions to the parietal lobe, monkeys cannot:

• A) Discriminate visually between wooden blocks of different shapes
• B) Use a wooden block as a cue to the location of food
• C) Discriminate visually between wooden blocks of different colours
• D) Remember the colour of a wooden block

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Definitions:

Tripod Position

A body position often adopted by individuals in respiratory distress, where they sit upright while leaning forward on extended arms, helping to reduce breathing effort.

Respiratory Difficulties

Any condition or symptom that leads to problems with breathing, including diseases of the airways and lungs.

Cushing Syndrome

A condition caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol, leading to symptoms such as weight gain, thinning skin, and high blood pressure.

Cervical Hump

An accumulation of fat at the base of the neck, often a sign of conditions such as Cushing's syndrome or a result of prolonged poor posture.