Researchers Using FMRI Find Activity in the Fusiform Face Area

question 20

Multiple Choice

Researchers using fMRI find activity in the fusiform face area (FFA) when participants are viewing faces. This means that FFA

• A) is responsible for recognizing faces.
• B) is necessary to recognizing faces.
• C) activity is correlated with recognizing faces.
• D) has no role in recognizing faces.

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Definitions:

Epidermis

The outermost layer of the skin, providing a waterproof barrier and creating our skin tone.

Hair Root

The part of the hair located below the surface of the skin, from which the hair grows.

Papillary Layer

The upper layer of the dermis that interdigitates with the epidermis, containing loose connective tissue and forming dermal papillae.

Epidermis

The outermost layer of the skin, providing a waterproof barrier and creating our skin tone, while also offering protection against pathogens.