Asked by Sidney Onstad on Jul 13, 2024
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A 25-year-old man with paralysis was able to mentally control a TV,draw shapes on a computer screen,and play video games as a result of a small chip with 100 microelectrodes being implanted into his
A) motor cortex.
B) somatosensory cortex.
C) parietal lobes.
D) association areas.
Motor Cortex
A section of the cerebral cortex that is essential for organizing, regulating, and carrying out intentional movements.
Microelectrodes
Small electrodes used to record electrical activity from single neurons or groups of neurons in living tissue.
Paralysis
The loss of the ability to move (and sometimes to feel anything) in part or most of the body, typically as a result of illness, poison, or injury.
- Familiarize oneself with the roles and functions of different regions within the cerebral cortex.
- Understand the process of sensory and motor function localization in the brain.
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Laila PavonJul 15, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The motor cortex is responsible for the planning and execution of voluntary movements. The ability to mentally control a TV, draw shapes on a computer screen, and play video games requires the control of voluntary movements, indicating that the chip was implanted in the motor cortex.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the roles and functions of different regions within the cerebral cortex.
- Understand the process of sensory and motor function localization in the brain.