Also, ectopic production of prolactin can be found in tumors such as renal cell, liver, and uterine fibroids. Elevated TRH, which acts as an enhancer of prolactin release. TSH is the most sensitive method to evaluate for hypothyroidism.
Wernicke's Area (Orange). Psychology. Wernicke's area is the region of the brain that is important for language development. The Wernicke's area is located in the temporal lobe on the left side of the brain and is responsible for the comprehension of speech (Broca's area is related to the production of speech). Language development or usage can be seriously impaired by damage to this area of the brain.
1 Wernicke encephalopathy: An acute neurological dysfunction caused by a thiamine deficiency. 2  It is characterized by the triad of ophthalmoparesis, ataxia and mental confusion. 3  When combined with Korsakoff psychosis, a subacute dementia syndrome, it is then called Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.