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s.tung

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When the right side of a brain region responds or functions differently than the left side of the same region, it is called
 
  a. brain asymmetry.
  b. left-right asymmetry.
  c. left-right anomaly.
  d. This does not occur in human brains.

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According to the textbook, the _______________ cortexes are more active during negative emotions, whereas the ________________ are more active during positive emotions.
 
  a. thalamic; frontal and prefrontal regions
  b. left frontal and prefrontal; right portion of these regions
  c. right frontal and prefrontal; left portion of these regions
  d. parietal; limbic regions


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cam1229

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: b left-right asymmetry.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c: right frontal and prefrontal; left portion of these regions


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Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Gracias!

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Excellent

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