Research Suggests That Neurological Dysfunction May Play a Role in OCD

question 103

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that neurological dysfunction may play a role in OCD. Which of the following areas of the brain has not been implicated in OCD?

• A) Orbital region of the frontal cortex
• B) Reticular formation
• C) Caudate nucleus
• D) Thalamus

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Definitions:

Consciousness

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's environment, thoughts, feelings, and sensations.

Circadian Rhythms

Natural, internal processes that regulate the sleep-wake cycle and repeat roughly every 24 hours.

Body Temperature

A measure of the body's ability to generate and get rid of heat, indicative of the physical state of the body, typically around 37°C (98.6°F) in humans.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that controls an enormous number of bodily functions including hunger, thirst, sleep, and emotional activity.