Ms.Badeaux has suffered damage to her left midline and intralaminar thalamic nuclei.Most likely,Ms.Badeaux will
A) lose awareness of events happening on the right side of her body.
B) have difficulty naming objects.
C) appear unaware of objects in her environment.
D) lapse into a coma.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The midline and intralaminar thalamic nuclei are associated with sensory integration and awareness. Damage to these areas can result in a loss of awareness of events happening on one side of the body. Therefore, option A is the best choice.

MsBadeaux Has Suffered Damage to Her Left Midline and Intralaminar