Aphasia Refers to a Condition Involving

question 90

Multiple Choice

Aphasia refers to a condition involving

• A) memory loss.
• B) the impairment of language.
• C) an extra copy of chromosome 21.
• D) an intelligence test score of 70 or below.

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Definitions:

Withdrawal Reflex

An automatic response to a painful stimulus that involves the immediate removal of the body part from the source of pain.

Stretch Reflexes

Reflex actions initiated by stretching the muscles, which in turn respond by contracting, contributing to posture and locomotion.

Proper Posture

The alignment and positioning of the body in a way that reduces stress on muscles, joints, and ligaments during activity or at rest.

Lateral Gray Horns

Regions located in the spinal cord that contain neuron cell bodies involved in the control of autonomic (involuntary) functions.