Neurology: Brain Regions and Speech Impairments Quiz
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Which area is primarily involved in contralateral hemiparesis mainly involving the lower extremity?

  • Primary motor area (correct)
  • Urinary incontinence center
  • Medial frontal micturition center
  • Primary sensory area
  • What can a lesion in the motor cortex cause to the pathological reflexes?

  • Enhancement of control and regulation
  • Gradual disappearance and control
  • Suppression and inhibition
  • Release and interference with voluntary performance (correct)
  • Which pathology is associated with a significant decrease in motivation, willingness, and lack of spontaneous motor action?

  • Apraxia
  • Transcortical motor aphasia
  • Frontal Release Sign
  • Abulia (correct)
  • Which area is primarily responsible for voluntary control of horizontal eye movements?

    <p>Frontal eye fields</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of Broca’s area?

    <p>Speech production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area is important for the inhibition of inappropriate behaviors?

    <p>Frontal lobe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area is typically affected in receptive speech impairment?

    <p>Wernicke's area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of aphasia is associated with nonfluent speech and limited vocabulary?

    <p>Broca's aphasia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is involved in contralateral homonymous hemianopsia?

    <p>Optic radiation in internal capsule</p> Signup and view all the answers

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