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yoroshambo

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Which of the following conclusions was reached from observations at autopsy on the brain of a man who had an inability to speak?
 
  a. Speech is not localized in a particular brain region.
  b. Speech is inherited.
  c. Auditory reflexes are found in the dominant hemisphere.
  d. Speech is localized in the left side of the brain.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true about the case of Phineas Gage?
 
  a. He did not survive the railroad accident.
  b. His case supported the equipotentiality view.
  c. The major damage he experienced was in the frontal lobes.
  d. Paul Broca was the scientist that first described Gage's disorder.



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leahchrapun

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C




yoroshambo

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


mcabuhat

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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