Side Effects of Frontal Lobotomies

question 35

Multiple Choice

 Side effects of frontal lobotomies

• A) were not observed in most patients.
• B) included reductions in intelligence.
• C) included language disorders.
• D) included impulsivity and lack of initiative.

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Definitions:

Middle Ear

The chamber between the eardrum and cochlea containing three tiny bones (hammer, anvil, and stirrup) that concentrate the vibrations of the eardrum on the cochlea’s oval window.

Eardrum Vibrations

are oscillations of the tympanic membrane in response to sound waves, crucial for the mechanical process of hearing.

Vestibular Sacs

Structures within the inner ear that contribute to the body's sense of balance and spatial orientation by detecting gravity and linear movement.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the brain responsible for processing auditory information and encoding memory.