Darla Was in an Automobile Accident That Resulted in an Injury

question 10

Multiple Choice

Darla was in an automobile accident that resulted in an injury to her brain. Her sense of touch has been affected. Which part of the brain is the most likely site of the damage?

• A)Frontal lobe
• B)Temporal lobe
• C)Occipital lobe
• D)Parietal lobes

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Definitions:

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter that plays a role in muscle movement and various brain functions.

Norepinephrine

Neurotransmitter substance released from most of the postganglionic neurons of the sympathetic division; hormone released from the adrenal cortex that increases cardiac output and blood glucose levels; also called noradrenaline.

Myenteric Plexus

A network of neurons located between the layers of the gastrointestinal tract, playing a crucial role in the regulation of digestive tract motility.

Interstitial Cells

Cells located amongst the tissues of an organ, often referring to cells in the testes and ovaries that produce hormones.