If Professor Kosiba Surgically Removed the Amygdala of an Aggressive

question 427

Multiple Choice

If Professor Kosiba surgically removed the amygdala of an aggressive laboratory rat, the rat would most likely become

• A) hungry.
• B) sexually aroused.
• C) physically uncoordinated.
• D) less aggressive.

Recognize the importance of routine screenings for certain health risks and conditions.

Differentiate between various medical examinations based on their definitions and purposes.

Understand the clinical procedures for assessing and diagnosing respiratory conditions.

Distinguish between different methods of vision and color vision assessment.

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Definitions:

Hemophilia

A medical condition, usually inherited, in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury.

X-Linked Recessive

A pattern of genetic inheritance where the gene causing the trait or disorder is located on the X chromosome; more common in males who have only one X chromosome.

Vasoocclusive Crisis

A painful episode that occurs in sickle cell anemia when sickled red blood cells block blood flow through vessels.

Sickle Cell Crisis

A severe, painful episode that occurs in people who have sickle cell anemia, caused by blockage of blood flow by misshaped red blood cells.