Tia Has Sustained Brain Damage, and as a Result She

question 40

Multiple Choice

Tia has sustained brain damage, and as a result she is no longer able to recognize objects. She is, however, still able to see and react to those objects. For example, although she can't name a coffee cup, when she wants coffee she will pick up the cup and fill it. Based on your knowledge of the brain regions involved in vision for perception, compared to vision for action, what area do you expect to be damaged in Tia's brain?

• A)optic chiasm
• B)occipito-temporal cortex
• C)primary visual cortex
• D)posterior parietal cortex

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Definitions:

Patient Data

Information related to a patient's health history, treatments, allergies, and other medical details essential for delivering healthcare.

Nonverbal Communication

The exchange of information without the use of spoken or written words, involving gestures, facial expressions, body language, and other visual cues.

Facial Expressions

The movements or positions of the muscles beneath the skin of the face, utilized as non-verbal communication to convey emotions and intentions.

Patient Ease

The level of comfort and lack of anxiety experienced by a patient within a healthcare setting, often influenced by the care environment and staff interaction.