Ivana Has a Rapidly Growing Brain Tumor and Must Be

question 36

Multiple Choice

Ivana has a rapidly growing brain tumor and must be put on life support because she can no longer maintain appropriate heart and respiratory rates. She is also having trouble maintaining blood pressure. The most likely area that the tumor is affecting is the ________.

• A) corpus callosum
• B) thalamus
• C) occipital lobe
• D) medulla oblongata

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Definitions:

Extrovert

describes a person who is outgoing, socially confident, and gains energy from being around other people.

Reticular Activating System

A network of nerves in the brainstem that mediates overall alertness and regulates the transition between sleep and wakefulness.

Extraversion/Introversion

Personality traits that describe the social preferences of individuals, with extraversion indicating a preference for external stimulation and social interaction, and introversion indicating a preference for solitude and internal experiences.

Overaroused

A state of heightened physiological and psychological activity, often leading to stress, anxiety, or heightened sensory sensitivity.