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| Nerve cell that characteristically has three parts: a cell body, dendrites, and an axon. |
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| Nonconducting nerve cells that are intimately associated with neurons and function in a supportive capacity. |
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| Brain disorder characterized by a general loss of mental abilities. |
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| Progressive deterioration of the central nervous system due to a deficiency in the neurotransmitter dopamine. |
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| Disease in which the outer, myelin layer of nerve fiber insulation becomes damaged, interfering with normal conduction of nerve impulses. |
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| Inflammation of the meninges, the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. |
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| Hormone release by the posterior pituitary that causes contraction of the uterus and milk letdown. |
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| Organ system involved in the coordination of body activities; uses hormones as chemical signals secreted into the bloodstream. |
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Condition characterized by a high blood glucose level and the appearance of glucose in the urine due to a deficiency of insulin production or inability of cells to respond normally to insulin. |
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A disorder caused by insufficient secretion of antidiuretic hormone by the posterior pituitary gland, causing production of large amounts of dilute urine and excessive thirst. |
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| Mass of white matter within the brain composed of nerve fibers connecting the right and left cerebral hemispheres. |
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Portion of the brain consisting of the medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain. |
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The most ventral of the lobes. Serves to regulate and mediate higher intellectual functions. |
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| Subdivision of a bodily organ or part. |
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| Lies inferior to the frontal and parietal lobes. Contains the auditory cortex which is responsible for hearing. It is also the site for seizure activities |
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| Integrates sensory information from different areas. |
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| ADH stands for antidiuretic hormone is a peptide molecule that is released by the pituitary gland. |
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| A condition characterized by normal proportions by small stature; caused by inadequate growth. |
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| Conditions resulting from improper development of the thyroid in and infant. Characterized by stunted growth and mental retardation |
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A disease caused by decreased activity of the thyroid gland in adults. |
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| Severe twitching caused by involuntary contraction of the skeletal muscles due to a calcium imbalance. |
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Abnormally enlarged thyroid gland. Can result from under or over production of a hormone. |
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Chemical signal produced in one part of the body that controls the activity of other parts. |
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| Main part of the brain consisting of two large masses, or cerebral hemispheres; the largest part of the brain in mammals. |
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| Part of the brain located posterior to the medulla oblongata and pons that coordinates skeletal muscles to produce smooth, graceful motions. |
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| Contains the visual center of brain. |
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| One of the large, paired structures that together constitute the cerebrum of the brain. |
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portion of the vertebrate central nervous system that is enclosed within the cranium, continuous with the spinal cord, and composed of gray matter and white matter. It is the primary center for the regulation and control of bodily activities, receiving and interpreting sensory impulses, and transmitting information to the muscles and body organs. It is also the seat of consciousness, thought, memory, and emotion. |
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Part of the central nervous system; the nerve cord that is continuous with the base of the brain and housed within the vertebral column. |
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Protective membranous coverings of the central nervous system. |
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Portion of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord. |
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