1-54. PAUL BROCA PERFORMED AN AUTOPSY OF THE BRAIN OF A PATIENT WHO...

1.1-54. Paul Broca performed an autopsy of the brain of a patient who had been unable to speak

after suffering a stroke. Broca concluded that

a.

the control of speech is a function of the left hemisphere.

b.

the pineal body controls speech production.

c.

damage to the right hemisphere impairs speech.

d.

muscle atrophy after a stroke is the result of a fluid pressure drop in the ventricles

e.

B and C are correct.

Difficulty:

2

Question ID:

1.1-54

Page Ref:

13

Topic:

Biological Roots of Physiological Psychology

Skill:

Conceptual

Answer: a. the control of speech is a function of the left hemisphere.