Darrelle Knows That Male Pattern Baldness Runs in His Family

question 25

Multiple Choice

Darrelle knows that male pattern baldness runs in his family, and he watches his own hair closely for any signs of thinning. If he is going to start developing this condition, where should he expect to see the earliest signs of hair loss?

• A) ​the sides of his head
• B) ​the front of his head
• C) ​the back of his head
• D) ​the top of his head

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Definitions:

Frontal Lobe

The part of the cerebral cortex that lies at the front of the brain, associated with higher cognitive functions such as reasoning, planning, parts of speech, movement, emotions, and problem-solving skills.

Cranial Nerve

Nerve that originates from a nucleus within the brain; there are 12 pairs of cranial nerves.

Trigeminal

Pertaining to the trigeminal nerve, which is the fifth cranial nerve responsible for sensory data from the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing.

Glossopharyngeal

Pertaining to the ninth cranial nerve, which carries sensory information from the back of the throat and taste from the posterior third of the tongue.