Lucia displays considerable paralysis on the right side of her body.
What is the left motor cortex
The relay station that deciphers sensory impulses and sends them to the appropriate cortical lobe for processing
What is the thalamus
The outer most layer of the brain
What is cerebral cortex
Leon has difficulty performing daily tasks because he experiences a lack of coordination in his arms and legs. He also has trouble maintaining his balance.
What is the cerebellum
The thalamus, hypothalamus, hippocampus, and amygdala taken collectively
What is the limbic system
Luke is able to comprehend others when they speak to him, but cannot express himself in words or sentences.
What is the Broca's area
The "little brain" or the part of the brain that controls gross motor coordination and balance.
What is cerebellum
Tom cannot understand others when they speak to him, and speaks gibberish himself when he tries to talk.
What is Wernicke's area
The part of the brain that allows us to produce speech and its location.
What are Broca's area and the frontal lobe
Controls the consciousness
What is reticular formation
Although not on life support, Deena has been in a coma for years and show no signs of waking up.
What is the reticular formation
The part of the brain that allows us to choose correct words and where it is located
What are Wernicke's Areas and the temporal lobe