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Anatomy and Physiology for Emergency Care
Quiz 4 Review
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03/22/2012

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Hypothalamus
Definition
The floor of the diencephalon
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Limbic System
Definition
Group of nuclei and centers in the cerebrum and diencephalon that are involved with emotional states, memories and behavioral drives
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Cerebrum
Definition
The largest portion of the brain, composed of the cerebral hemispheres
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Cerebellum
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Region of the brain posterior to the pons, containing the cerebellar hemispheres
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# of cranial nerves
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12
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# of spinal nerves
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31
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Neuron
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A cell in neural tissue specialized for intercellular communication by (1) changes in membrane potential and (2) synaptic connections
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Aphasia
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A disorder that effects the ability to speak or read
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Amnesia
Definition
Refers to the loss of memory from disease or trauma.
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