Chapter 23. 23·17–23·19 The brain is organized into distinct structures...

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Check your understanding of concepts from 23·17–23·19 The brain is organized into distinct structures dedicated to specific functions by answering the following questions.

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1. A person receives a blow to their head and suddenly that person loses their ability to remember and recall sounds. Which lobe of their cerebrum is the most likely site of the brain damage?

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Correct. (See section 23·17 The brain is organized into several distinct regions.)
Incorrect. (See section 23·17 The brain is organized into several distinct regions.)

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2. Which of the following is NOT one of the four major lobes of a human cerebral hemisphere?

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Correct. (See section 23·17 The brain is organized into several distinct regions.)
Incorrect. (See section 23·17 The brain is organized into several distinct regions.)

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3. The primary visual area of the human brain is located in:

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Correct. (See section 23·17 The brain is organized into several distinct regions.)
Incorrect. (See section 23·17 The brain is organized into several distinct regions.)

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4. Which part of the limbic system is responsible for the transfer of short-term memory to long-term memory?

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Correct. (See section 23·18 Specific brain areas are involved in the processes of learning, language, and memory.)
Incorrect. (See section 23·18 Specific brain areas are involved in the processes of learning, language, and memory.)

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5. Wernicke’s area of the brain is responsible for:

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Correct. (See section 23·18 Specific brain areas are involved in the processes of learning, language, and memory.)
Incorrect. (See section 23·18 Specific brain areas are involved in the processes of learning, language, and memory.)

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