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. Which of the following statements regarding the functions of the cerebral hemispheres is correct?

The parietal lobes are involved in pain perception. correct incorrect

Damage to the parietal lobes is associated with paralysis of the muscles on the contralateral side of the body. correct incorrect

Damage to the temporal lobes can lead to a failure of object recognition. correct incorrect

The parietal lobe on the right side of the brain plays a significant role in the comprehension of speech. correct incorrect

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. Which of the following statements regarding the control of speech is correct?

In left-handed people the faculty of speech is mainly located in the right hemisphere. correct incorrect

Individuals affected by Broca's aphasia are able to speak only with great difficulty. correct incorrect

An individual with Broca's aphasia will have paralysis of the lips and tongue correct incorrect

Wernicke's aphasia results from damage to the frontal speech area correct incorrect

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. Which of the following statements regarding the electroencephalogram (EEG) is correct?

The normal EEG of an awake person is dominated by alpha waves correct incorrect

Delta waves are commonly seen during deep sleep correct incorrect

The presence of theta waves in the EEG of an awake child is indicative of cerebral pathology. correct incorrect

The EEG is useful for diagnosis of certain brain disorders. correct incorrect

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. The sleep-wakefulness cycle is an intrinsic circadian rhythm of the brain.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. The deepest phases of sleep are frequently associated with rapid eye movements

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. The need for sleep declines with age.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. Due to the lack of physical activity, the secretion of growth hormone is decreased during sleep.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect