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xclash

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The results of CT and structural MRI studies of aphasic patients indicate that
 
  A) not all aphasic patients have damage to the classic Wernicke-Geschwind areas.
  B) most aphasics have extensive damage to subcortical white matter.
  C) few, if any, aphasics have damage restricted to the classic Wernicke-Geschwind areas.
  D) large anterior lesions tend to be associated with deficits in language expression, whereas large posterior lesions tend to be associated with deficits in language comprehension.
  E) all of the above

Question 2

Electrical stimulation of the left cerebral cortex of conscious patients can influence their speech in a variety of ways. Which of the following is not a commonly observed speech-related response to cortical stimulation? The patient
 
  A) says an unintended phrase.
  B) is momentarily mute.
  C) can speak but finds it difficult to name common objects.
  D) can speak but makes errors in counting.
  E) mispronounces well-known words.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: E

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A




xclash

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Gracias!


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:D TYSM

 

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