Asked by Jamie Hopkins on Sep 28, 2024
Aretha had severe epilepsy,and surgeons removed portions of her hippocampus to control the severity of her seizures.What ability is likely to be affected by Aretha's surgery
A) controlling her urges to eat and drink
B) forming new memories
C) expressing emotions appropriately
D) interpreting sensory information accurately
Severe Epilepsy
A neurological disorder marked by frequent, uncontrollable seizures that significantly impact daily functioning.
Hippocampus
A region of the brain associated with memory and spatial navigation.
Forming New Memories
The process of creating and storing new information in the brain.
- Acknowledge the influence of neurological impairments or variations on the perception of senses, emotional states, and mental capabilities.
- Comprehend the brain’s role in memory formation and retrieval.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the influence of neurological impairments or variations on the perception of senses, emotional states, and mental capabilities.
- Comprehend the brain’s role in memory formation and retrieval.
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