Pure Alexia Is Produced by Damage to Pathways That Carry

question 115

Multiple Choice

Pure alexia is produced by damage to pathways that carry ________ information to ________.

• A) auditory; the right striate cortex
• B) visual; the right visual word-form area
• C) visual; the left visual word-form area
• D) auditory; Broca's area
• E) auditory; Wernicke's area

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A crucial part of the brain that regulates many bodily functions such as temperature, hunger, thirst, and circadian rhythms.

Metabolization

The biological process of converting substances into metabolites, crucial for the elimination of drugs or toxins from the body.

Circulatory System

The body's mechanism for transporting blood, nutrients, gases, and wastes between various tissues and organs.

Drug Administration

The method by which a drug is taken into the body, such as orally, intravenously, or topically.