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.