Gervasio Sustained Damage to His Prefrontal Cortex in a Car

question 68

Multiple Choice

Gervasio sustained damage to his prefrontal cortex in a car crash,and the damage left him with severe alexithymia.As a result,Gervasio:

• A) experiences extremes of emotion, both positive and negative
• B) experiences normal emotions, but cannot express them
• C) can neither experience nor express many emotions
• D) experiences normal emotions but with rapid uncontrolled shifts

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Definitions:

Vitreous Humor

A transparent, gel-like substance filling the space between the lens and the retina of the eye, helping it maintain shape and optical properties.

Cornea

The clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye and contributes to the eye's focusing power.

Sclera

The tough protective outer layer of the eye, contributing to the eye's structural integrity and being crucial for vision.

Mechanoreceptor

A sensory receptor that responds to mechanical pressure or distortion, involved in senses like touch and hearing.