Research on the Lateralization of Emotion in Humans Using Functional

question 40

Multiple Choice

Research on the lateralization of emotion in humans using functional brain imaging suggests that the degree to which it is lateralized to the right hemisphere depends on

• A) the degree of speech development.
• B) the emotionality of the person.
• C) the particular brain structure under investigation.
• D) cultural factors.
• E) prosody.

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Definitions:

Capillaries

Tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins, facilitating the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrients and waste substances between blood and tissues.

Veins

Tubes forming part of the blood circulation system of the body, carrying in most cases oxygen-depleted blood towards the heart.

Axillary Artery

An artery that carries oxygenated blood to the axilla (armpit) area and to the upper limb.

Brachium

The upper arm area between the shoulder and the elbow.