Textbook Question
Activation of the parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system
a. Increases heart rate
b. Enhances digestion
c. Triggers release of epinephrine
d. Causes conversion of glycogen to glucose
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Ch. 49 - Nervous Systems
Urry12th EditionCampbell BiologyISBN: 9785794169850
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Table of contents
- Ch. 1 - Evolution, the Themes of Biology, and Scientific Inquiry8
- Ch. 2 - The Chemical Context of Life8
- Ch. 3 - Water and Life6
- Ch. 4 - Carbon and the Molecular Diversity of Life9
- Ch. 5 - The Structure and Function of Large Biological Molecules9
- Ch. 6 - A Tour of the Cell6
- Ch. 7 - Membrane Structure and Function6
- Ch. 8 - An Introduction to Metabolism6
- Ch. 9 - Cellular Respiration and Fermentation10
- Ch. 10 - Photosynthesis7
- Ch. 11 - Cell Communication7
- Ch. 12 - The Cell Cycle11
- Ch. 13 - Meiosis and Sexual Life Cycles10
- Ch. 14 - Mendel and the Gene Idea14
- Ch, 15 - The Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance6
- Ch. 16 - The Molecular Basis of Inheritance9
- Ch. 17 - Gene Expression: From Gene to Protein9
- Ch. 18 - Regulation of Gene Expression10
- Ch. 19 - Viruses6
- Ch. 20 - DNA Tools and Biotechnology7
- Ch. 21 - Genomes and Their Evolution8
- Ch. 22 - Descent with Modification: A Darwininan View of Life6
- Ch. 23 - The Evolution of Populations5
- Ch. 24 - The Origin of Species6
- Ch. 25 - The History of Life on Earth8
- Ch. 26 - Phylogeny and the Tree of Life8
- Ch. 27 - Bacteria and Archaea6
- Ch. 28 - Protists7
- Ch. 29 - Plant Diversity I: How Plants Colonized Land7
- Ch. 30 - Plant Diversity II: The Evolution of Seed Plants6
- Ch. 31 - Fungi5
- Ch. 32 - An Overview of Animal Diversity4
- Ch. 33 - An introduction to Invertebrates6
- Ch. 34 - The Origin and Evolution of Vertebrates7
- Ch. 35 - Vascular Plant Structure, Growth, and Development10
- Ch. 36 - Resource Acquisition and Transport in Vascular Plants8
- Ch. 37 - Soil and Plant Nutrition11
- Ch. 38 - Angiosperm Reproduction and Biotechnology8
- Ch. 39 - Plant Responses to Internal and External Signals8
- Ch. 40 - Basic Principles of Animal Form and Function8
- Ch. 41 - Animal Nutrition7
- Ch. 42 - Circulation and Gas Exchange7
- Ch. 43 - The Immune System5
- Ch. 44 - Osmoregulation and Excretion6
- Ch. 45 - Hormones and the Endocrine System8
- Ch. 46 - Animal Reproduction9
- Ch. 47 - Animal Development8
- Ch. 48 - Neurons, Synapses, and Signaling6
- Ch. 49 - Nervous Systems8
- Ch. 50 - Sensory and Motor Mechanisms5
- Ch. 51 Animal Behavior6
- Ch. 52 - An Introduction to Ecology and the Biosphere7
- Ch. 53 - Population Ecology9
- Ch. 54 - Community Ecology9
- Ch. 55 - Ecosystems and Restoration Ecology8
- Ch. 56 - Conservation Biology and Global Change6
Chapter 49, Problem 3
Patients with damage to Wernicke's area have difficulty
a. Coordinating limb movement
b. Generating speech
c. Recognizing faces
d. Understanding language
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Identify the function of Wernicke's area in the brain. Wernicke's area is primarily involved in language comprehension.
Consider the options provided in the problem: a. coordinating limb movement, b. generating speech, c. recognizing faces, d. understanding language.
Analyze each option: Coordinating limb movement is related to the motor cortex, generating speech is associated with Broca's area, recognizing faces is linked to the fusiform gyrus, and understanding language is related to Wernicke's area.
Determine which option aligns with the function of Wernicke's area. Since Wernicke's area is responsible for language comprehension, the correct option should relate to difficulties in understanding language.
Conclude that patients with damage to Wernicke's area have difficulty with understanding language, as this is the primary function of this brain region.
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Key Concepts
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Wernicke's Area
Wernicke's area is a region in the brain located in the posterior part of the left temporal lobe. It is primarily responsible for language comprehension. Damage to this area can lead to Wernicke's aphasia, characterized by difficulties in understanding spoken and written language, while speech production remains fluent but nonsensical.
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Language Comprehension
Language comprehension involves the ability to understand spoken, written, and signed language. It requires the integration of auditory and visual information and the processing of linguistic structures. Wernicke's area plays a crucial role in this process, and its impairment can lead to significant challenges in understanding language.
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Aphasia
Aphasia is a condition resulting from damage to specific areas of the brain that are involved in language processing. It affects the ability to communicate effectively, impacting speech, writing, and comprehension. Wernicke's aphasia, specifically, results from damage to Wernicke's area, leading to fluent but meaningless speech and poor language comprehension.
Related Practice
Textbook Question
Which of the following structures or regions is correctly paired with its function?
a. limbic system—motor control of speech
b. medulla oblongata—homeostatic control
c. cerebrum—coordination of movement and balance
d. amygdala—short-term memory
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Textbook Question
The cerebral cortex plays a major role in
a. Emotional memory.
b. Hand-eye coordination.
c. Circadian rhythm.
d. Breath holding.
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Textbook Question
After suffering a stroke, a patient can see objects anywhere in front of him but pays attention only to objects in his right field of vision. When asked to describe these objects, he has difficulty judging their size and distance. What part of the brain was likely damaged by the stroke?
a. The left frontal lobe
b. The right frontal lobe
c. The right parietal lobe
d. The corpus callosum
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Textbook Question
Injury localized to the hypothalamus would most likely disrupt
a. Regulation of body temperature
b. Short-term memory
c. Executive functions, such as decision making
d. Sorting of sensory information
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