Functional-Imaging Studies Have Shown That the ________ Hippocampal Formation Becomes

question 114

Short Answer

Functional-imaging studies have shown that the ________ hippocampal formation becomes active when a person is remembering or performing a navigational task.

Identify strategies to manage sensory overload in hospitalized patients.

Recognize age-related changes in sensory perception including hearing and vision.

Identify causes and effects of specific sensory impairments (e.g., tinnitus, hearing loss).

Understand appropriate communication strategies for patients with sensory impairments.

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Definitions:

Brain Activity

The functioning of the brain as it engages in various cognitive, perceptual, and motor tasks, often measured by physical or biochemical means.

PET

Positron Emission Tomography, an imaging test that helps reveal how your tissues and organs are functioning, using a radioactive drug to show activity.

Radiochemicals

Chemical compounds that are radioactive, used in medical diagnostics and research to trace and study biological processes.

Cognitive Function

mental processes that include thinking, understanding, learning, and remembering.