Dylan recently experienced a traumatic brain injury. One of the most notable consequences of the injury is a sharp decline in Dylan's ability to communicate. Whereas Dylan was previously eloquent in his speaking and writing, he now struggles to make himself understood. From this information, you surmise that the part of Dylan's brain that was injured was:
a. the cortex
b. the medulla
c. the hindbrain
d. the cerebellum
Question 2
Katie is enraptured by the symphony she is listening to. The interweaving of returning themes and novel elements gives her a sense of both comfort and delight. Given that Katie is right-handed, the part of her brain that is primarily responsible for her ability to appreciate the music is the:
a. midbrain
b. hindbrain
c. left hemisphere of her cortex
d. right hemisphere of her cortex
Left-brain thinking.
A section through the human brain
Computed tomography (CT) uses X-rays to create a CT scan of the brain.
A View of the Left Side of the Brain
Regions of the brain
Neurons in the outer layers of the brain