Question

Damage to the midbrain would most likely result in ____.

a. the inability to speak
b. changes in pain perception
c. the inability to regulate blood pressure
d. difficulties with facial expressions

Answer 1

A the inability to speak

Damage to the midbrain can result in a wide variety of movement disorders, difficulty with vision and hearing, and trouble with memory. Because the midbrain houses the hypothalamus, it also plays a major role in automatic body functions.