A Patient Has Been Experiencing Difficulty with Homeostatic Regulation

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient has been experiencing difficulty with homeostatic regulation.  An MRI scan reveals a brain tumor.Which brain region is the tumor likely in?

• A)The thalamus
• B)The hippocampus
• C)The cerebrum
• D)The cerebellum
• E)The hypothalamus

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Definitions:

Wernicke's Area

A region of the brain in the temporal lobe involved in the understanding of spoken language.

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobes of the brain, involved in executive functions such as decision making, problem-solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

Parietal Cortex

A region of the brain located in the parietal lobe, involved in processing sensory information and spatial orientation.

Right Side

Pertaining to the portion of the body or a spatial direction to the observer's right, often in relation to the left side for comparison or direction.