Asked by Valya Janerico on May 10, 2024
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Describe what PET scans tell us about the processing of single words.
PET Scans
A type of nuclear medicine imaging test that allows doctors to check for diseases in the body by injecting a radioactive tracer and then taking images of the body’s function and structure.
Single Words
The most basic form of vocabulary, consisting of individual words that convey specific meanings.
- Comprehend the function of lateralization in the processing of language and its influence on aphasia.
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Maressa JersildMay 14, 2024
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When people are asked to simply view words without responding to them,the visual centers of the occipital lobes are activated.When listening to words,the temporal lobes are activated.The areas activated by viewing and listening to words do not overlap.However,when people are asked to generate a new word in response to a presented word,many areas of the brain become active,including Broca's area.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the function of lateralization in the processing of language and its influence on aphasia.