Identification of Familiar Objects by Touch, Smell, Taste, or Feel

question 93

Multiple Choice

Identification of familiar objects by touch, smell, taste, or feel occurs in

• A)the left cerebral hemisphere.
• B)the right cerebral hemisphere.
• C)both cerebral hemispheres.
• D)neither cerebral hemisphere.
• E)the left hemisphere in about 78 percent of the population.

Comprehend the methodologies used in identifying the interaction between brain chemistry and cognitive functions.

Understand the role of genetics and epigenetics in the regulation of chemical production and gene expression in cells.

Recognize the connection between levels of certain proteins, such as BDNF, and various neurological and psychological conditions.

Identify and describe the characteristics and treatments of common neurological disorders like Parkinson’s disease and ADHD.

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Definitions:

Salivary Glands

Exocrine glands that produce saliva to initiate digestion and moisten the mouth.

Sense of Smell

The ability to detect and interpret odors through receptors in the nose, technically known as olfaction.

Normal Speech

The ability to produce vocal sounds that are recognized by listeners within a given language community as coherent spoken language.

Vagus

Referring to the vagus nerve, the tenth cranial nerve, which innervates major organs, including the heart, lungs, and digestive tract.