A Key Source of Our Knowledge About the Physiology of Language

question 16

Multiple Choice

A key source of our knowledge about the physiology of language is studies of

• A) blood flow to language areas in intact, normal people while they are talking.
• B) non-human primates.
• C) people who have suffered brain damage.
• D) patients with brain tumors.
• E) changes in verbal behavior after the consumption of drugs such as alcohol.

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Definitions:

Transitional Epithelium

A type of tissue consisting of multiple layers of epithelial cells that can contract and expand, found in areas such as the bladder.

Urinary Bladder

The urinary bladder is a hollow organ that stores urine produced by the kidneys before it is excreted from the body.

Elastic Cartilage

A type of cartilage that is more flexible due to the presence of elastic fibers, found in the ear and epiglottis.

Renal Vein

A blood vessel that carries filtered blood away from the kidney to the inferior vena cava.