Which of the Following Conclusions Was Reached from Observations at Autopsy

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conclusions was reached from observations at autopsy on the brain of a man who had an inability to speak?

• A)Speech is not localized in a particular brain region.
• B)Speech is inherited.
• C)Auditory reflexes are found in the dominant hemisphere.
• D)Speech is localized in the left side of the brain.

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Definitions:

Tricyclics

A class of antidepressant drugs used to treat various mood disorders, characterized by their chemical structure and mechanism of action.

Vagus Nerve Stimulators

Devices implanted in the body that send electrical signals to the vagus nerve to treat conditions like depression and epilepsy.

Vagus Nerve Stimulation

A medical treatment that involves delivering electrical impulses to the vagus nerve to treat conditions like epilepsy and depression.

SSRIs

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, a class of drugs commonly used to treat depression and anxiety by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.