Category 1
What happens if an individual damages their Wernicke's area?
Difficulty hearing and with receptive language
Which could likely happen if the reticular activating system (RAS) is suddenly overloaded due to a one-ton anvil falling on one’s foot?
The victim would die since the RAS would restrict the flow of oxygen to the brain.
Do neurons transmit electrical and chemical information?
True or False:
Messages from the endocrine system travel slower, but can last longer in the body than messages from the nervous system.
True
You accidentally break one of your favorite toys. You become very upset. Where in your brain is this stemming from? (no pun intended)
The Frontal Lobe
If someone feels tired and sluggish from eating supposedly healthy food, what part of their endocrine system is not functioning properly?
Thyroid gland
Why is the pituitary gland called the "master gland"?
It tells other glands when to produce hormones.
Susan is turning 18 soon and is interested in dating Tommy, a 30-year-old. Her adult feelings are most likely of what endocrine system part?
Gonads