If Damaged or Diseased, Which Part of the Brain Would

question 348

Multiple Choice

If damaged or diseased, which part of the brain would make a person unable to control and regulate the rate of respiratory movements

• A)the pneumotaxic center of the pons
• B)the respiratory rhythmicity center of the medulla
• C)the olivary nucleus of the medulla oblongata
• D)the vasomotor center of the medulla
• E)the cerebral peduncles of the mesencephalon

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Definitions:

Temporal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in auditory perception, memory, and speech.

Occipital Lobe

The region of the cerebral cortex located at the back of the brain, responsible for processing visual information.

Withdrawal Response

A defensive reaction to a threat or pain, characterized by pulling away or retreating.

Obvious Stimulus

A stimulus that is easily perceived or recognized by an individual due to its distinct characteristics.