The Only Area of the Cerebral Cortex Known to Receive

question 87

Multiple Choice

 The only area of the cerebral cortex known to receive input from ALL sensory modalities is the ____.

• A) thalamus
• B) prefrontal cortex
• C) striate cortex
• D) parietal lobe

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Definitions:

Intracranial Pressure

The pressure within the skull affecting the brain, influenced by blood, cerebrospinal fluid, and brain tissue; changes can indicate significant conditions.

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Fluid Aspiration

The removal of fluids from a body cavity, tissue, or organ by suction or syringe for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.

Needle Insertion

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