Which Conclusion Was Supported by Experiments on Split-Brain Patients

question 146

Multiple Choice

Which conclusion was supported by experiments on split-brain patients?

• A) Language abilities are localized mostly in the left cerebral hemisphere.
• B) Language abilities require both Wernicke's area and Broca's area.
• C) The ability to speak depends on Broca's area.
• D) The ability to read depends on Wernicke's area.
• E) The left hand is served by the left cerebral hemisphere.

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Definitions:

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or nerve endings that respond to changes in the environment by converting them into electrical impulses for interpretation by the nervous system.

Perception

The process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions in order to give meaning to their environment.

Lamellated Corpuscles

Specialized nerve endings found in the skin that are sensitive to pressure and vibration.

Mechanoreceptors

are sensory receptors that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion, playing key roles in touch, hearing, and balance.