After a Blow to the Head, John (Like the Patient

question 24

Multiple Choice

After a blow to the head, John (like the patient "H.M.") had great difficulty learning new facts, indicating potential damage to the ________.

• A) thalamus
• B) hypothalamus
• C) hippocampus
• D) amygdala

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Definitions:

Cohabited

Refers to living together, typically in a romantic relationship, without being married.

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell, representing the earliest stage in the development of an organism.

Placenta

A vital structure that forms inside the uterus throughout pregnancy, supplying the fetus with oxygen and essential nutrients while eliminating its waste materials.

Fetus

A developing mammal or human from the completion of embryonic development to birth, characterized by rapid growth and the development of body structures.