Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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A brain parasite attacks only the grey matter of the cerebrum, where would you find damage done by this parasite?
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a. Only in the relatively thin, superficial layer of the cerebral cortex.
b. In the neurosoma of neurons found in the cerebral cortex.
c. In both the superficial cortex and in deeper basal nuclei.
d. In the cerebral cortex of the frontal, parietal, temporal and occipital lobes but not in the insular lobe.
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