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Suppose That a Boxer Received a Hard Blow to the Side

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Suppose that a boxer received a hard blow to the side of his head during a fight, and as a result, he was unable to recognize and interpret words. Which specific area of the brain must have been damaged during the fight?


Definitions:

Receptor

A protein molecule that receives and responds to chemical signals in the body.

Retina

A layer at the back of the eyeball containing cells sensitive to light, which trigger nerve impulses that pass via the optic nerve to the brain, where a visual image is formed.

Extraocular Muscles

The six muscles that control the movement of the eye and are located outside the eyeball.

Lateral Rectus Muscle

A muscle in the eye responsible for moving the eyeball laterally, away from the midline of the body.

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