In the Sodium Amytal Test, an Injection into the Carotid

question 33

Multiple Choice

In the sodium amytal test, an injection into the carotid artery contralateral to the dominant hemisphere for speech renders the subject completely mute for

• A) 50 seconds.
• B) 2 minutes.
• C) 4 minutes.
• D) 30 minutes.
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Autonomic

Pertaining to the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary body functions like heart rate and digestion.

Somatic Nervous Systems

A part of the peripheral nervous system associated with voluntary control of body movements via the use of skeletal muscles.

Sensory Systems

Sensory systems are the parts of the nervous system responsible for processing sensory information from the environment, including sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell.

Commands

Directives or instructions given with authority, meant to be followed or executed by the recipient.