If the Prefrontal Cortex Is Damaged, an Individual May

question 16

Multiple Choice

If the prefrontal cortex is damaged, an individual may:

• A) have difficulty remembering where they just put their keys.
• B) sleep 18-22 hours per day.
• C) have impaired vision.
• D) lose memory for faces.

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Definitions:

Genetic Variability

The variation in the DNA sequence in each of our genomes, which is essential for a population's adaptability to changing environments.

Gene Pool

The complete set of genetic information within all the individuals of a population or species.

Alleles

Different versions of a gene that can exist at a single locus on a chromosome, contributing to the diversity of phenotypes.

Population

A group of individuals of the same species living and interbreeding within a given area.