Chapter 11

Instructions

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Regarding the functions of the cerebral hemispheres:

a) the parietal lobes are involved in pain perception.

b) the parietal lobes are involved in pain perception.

c) damage to the temporal lobes can lead to a failure of object recognition.

d) the parietal lobe on the right side of the brain plays a significant role in the comprehension of speech.

Regarding speech:

a) in left-handed people the faculty of speech is mainly located in the right hemisphere.

b) individuals affected by Broca's aphasia are able to speak only with great difficulty.

c) an individual with Broca's aphasia will have paralysis of the lips and tongue.

d) Wernicke's aphasia results from damage to the frontal speech area.

Regarding the electroencephalogram (EEG):

a) the normal EEG of an awake person is dominated by alpha waves.

b) during deep sleep the EEG is always dominated by delta waves.

c) the presence of theta waves in the EEG of an awake child is indicative of cerebral pathology.

d) the EEG can be used to monitor the health of the brain.

Regarding sleep:

a) sleep reflects an intrinsic circadian rhythm of the brain.

b) slow wave sleep is associated with rapid eye movements.

c) during normal sleep, the secretion of growth hormone is decreased.

d) young adults need less sleep than elderly individuals.