Carrie suffered brain damage when she was injured in a car accident. Since then, she is unable to take pleasure in the things she used to. She has also lost interest in sexual intimacy with her husband and does not enjoy the taste of her favorite foods. In this scenario, damage to which of the following areas of the brain is most likely causing her inability to experience pleasure?

A) hypothalamus

B) medulla

C) hippocampus

D) pituitary gland

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Natalia Ross

Social Studies

17 April, 11:47

Carrie suffered brain damage when she was injured in a car accident. Since then, she is unable to take pleasure in the things she used to. She has also lost interest in sexual intimacy with her husband and does not enjoy the taste of her favorite foods. In this scenario, damage to which of the following areas of the brain is most likely causing her inability to experience pleasure?

A) hypothalamus

B) medulla

C) hippocampus

D) pituitary gland

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Brylee Blair · Answer 1

Answer: a. Hypothalamus

Explanation:

Hypothalamus is a region in the base of the brain, and it's very small. It releases hormones and has many important function. This sector of Carrie's brain was affected hence her non-reaction to some of the things she do before.