If Darren's Brain Is Like That of Most People, Then

question 55

Multiple Choice

If Darren's brain is like that of most people, then language will be handled by his __________

• A) corpus callosum.
• B) occipital lobe.
• C) right hemisphere.
• D) left hemisphere.

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Definitions:

Raphe Nuclei

A group of nuclei found in the brain stem involved in the regulation of sleep and mood, among other functions.

Neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron to another target neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter in the brain involved in regulating mood, appetite, and sleep among other functions.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions including muscle movement, heart rate, memory, and also acts as a neuromodulator in the central and peripheral nervous systems.