A 43-year-old right-handed man came to see his physician because of unusual episodes. Two weeks ago, when he awoke from sleep, he experienced an indescribable unpleasant odor, nausea, and a panicky, fearful sensation. That lasted for 2 to 3 minutes, after which he felt very tired and went back to sleep. The last few days, he experienced those episodes approximately three times during the day. The episodes were followed by decreased responsiveness and slow, inappropriate speech, which lasted for a few minutes. Afterward, he felt very tired. Where in the brain is most likely the dysfunction?
A. Amygdala and medial temporal lobe
B. Ascending arousal system of the midbrain
C. Frontal lobe
D. Postcentral gyrus
E. Thalamus
A. Amygdala and medial temporal lobe
B. Ascending arousal system of the midbrain
C. Frontal lobe
D. Postcentral gyrus
E. Thalamus