The Innermost Layer of the Protective Membrane That Contains the Blood

question 12

Multiple Choice

The innermost layer of the protective membrane that contains the blood vessels to the brain is the

• A) dura mater.
• B) subarachnoid mater.
• C) pia mater.
• D) ventricular mater.

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Definitions:

Frontal Lobe Damage

Impairment or injury to the frontal lobes of the brain, which can affect personality, decision making, and control over behavior.

Language Abilities

The capacity to understand, produce, and use complex systems of communication, particularly the ability to do so verbally.

Decision Making

The cognitive process of selecting a course of action from among multiple alternatives, often involving considerations of risk, reward, and personal values.

Somatic Marker Hypothesis

Neurologist Antonio Damasio’s idea that the bodily (somatic), emotional component of thought is a necessary part of problem solving and decision making.