Asked by Spencer Smith on Apr 29, 2024
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A patient suffers from damage to the pathway between his occipital cortex and his parietal cortex. What task will he most likely have difficulty with?
A) identifying an object
B) reaching for an object
C) seeing an object
D) maintaining an appropriate emotional response
Occipital Cortex
Occipital Cortex is the part of the brain located in the occipital lobe responsible for processing visual information.
Parietal Cortex
A region of the brain's outer layer, involved in processing sensory information such as touch, spatial orientation, and navigation.
- Explain the implications of damage to specific brain areas on visual processing.
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Zybrea KnightMay 05, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The pathway between the occipital cortex and the parietal cortex is responsible for integrating visual information with motor function, particularly in regards to reaching for objects. Damage to this pathway can result in difficulty with this task, known as optic ataxia. The other options listed do not specifically relate to the function of this pathway.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the implications of damage to specific brain areas on visual processing.