At Birth,Mona Had an Apgar Score of 1; After Five

question 144

Multiple Choice

At birth,Mona had an Apgar score of 1; after five minutes of resuscitation,her score was 4.Her parents were probably told that she

• A) was likely to have cerebral palsy.
• B) had suffered some neurological damage.
• C) still needed help to establish breathing.
• D) was out of danger and breathing normally.

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A structure in the brain involved in emotion regulation, especially emotions related to survival such as fear and aggression.

Pons

A part of the brainstem that plays a key role in controlling breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing, taste, and balance.

Microelectrode Insertion

This is a technique where very fine electrodes are inserted into tissues, often in the brain, to record electrical activity from single or multiple neurons.

Brain Lesion

Damage or abnormality in brain tissue due to injury, disease, or a congenital condition.