NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

BRAIN

CEREBELLUM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which part of the brain would you expect to see damage to if a person could not remember what movie they saw last night?
A
amygdala
B
cerebellum
C
occipital lobe
D
hippocampus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The occipital lobe, located in the rear portion of the cerebral cortex, is primarily responsible for visual functions. It is the part of the brain where visual information is processed.

Detailed explanation-2: -If both sides of the occipital lobe are damaged, people cannot recognize objects by sight, even though the eyes themselves are functioning normally. This disorder is called cortical blindness. Some people with cortical blindness are unaware that they cannot see.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cortical blindness is an important cause of blindness due to damage to the occipital cortex.

Detailed explanation-4: -An injury to the temporal lobes may lead individuals to demonstrate difficulty with communication or memory. Individuals who have injured their parietal lobes may have trouble with their five primary senses. An injury to the cerebellum may affect balance, movement, and coordination.

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