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Caleb Garcia
on Dec 29, 2024
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Samson is a seven-year-old boy. He always gets poor grades in school. His language teacher complains that he does not remember anything that she teaches and he speaks in an incoherent manner. If Samson's condition is caused by brain damage, which part of the brain is his physician most likely to check first?
A) The cerebellum
B) The medulla
C) The cerebrum
D) The auditory cortex
Cerebrum
The largest part of the human brain, responsible for voluntary motor functions, sensory perception, thought, reasoning, and memory.
Auditory Cortex
The part of the brain that is responsible for processing auditory information.
Cerebellum
A major structure of the hindbrain that controls fine motor skills, balance, coordination, and posture.
- Comprehend the operational anatomy of the brain and its importance in motor regulation and thought processes.
- Examine the effects of cerebral damage on cognitive processes and motor abilities.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the operational anatomy of the brain and its importance in motor regulation and thought processes.
- Examine the effects of cerebral damage on cognitive processes and motor abilities.