As a Result of a Brain Injury to the Medial

question 76

Multiple Choice

As a result of a brain injury to the medial temporal lobes and neighboring subcortical structures, a patient exhibits a number of cognitive and behavioral changes. Of the following options, which is the LEAST likely to be affected?

• A)memory
• B)emotional processing
• C)learning
• D)somatosensation

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