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Sydney Henderson

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Brain   show
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Cerebrum   show
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Frontal lobe   show
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Parietal lobe   show
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Temporal lobe   show
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show portion posterior to the parietal and temporal lobes; responsible for vision  
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show outer layer of the cerebrum consisting of gray matter; responsible for higher mental functions (cortex = bark)  
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Thalamus   show
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Diencephalon   show
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show convulsions (mounds) of the cerebral hemispheres  
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show shallow groves that separate gyri  
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show deep grooves in the brain  
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show portion of the brain located between below the occipital lobes of the cerebrum; responsible for control and coordination of skeletal muscles  
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show region of the brain that serves as a relay between the cerebrum, cerebellum and spinal cord; responsible for breathing, heart rate, and body temperature; the three levels are mesencephalon (midbrain), pons, and medulla oblongata  
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Ventricles   show
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show plasma-like clear fluid circulating in and around the brain and spinal cord  
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show column of nervous tissue from the brainstem through the vertebrae; responsible for nerve conduction to and from the brain and body  
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show three membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord, consisting of the dura mater, pia mater, and arachnoid mater  
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Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)   show
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show 12 pairs of nerves arising from the brain  
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show 31 pairs of nerves arising from the spinal cord  
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show nerves that conduct impulses from body parts and carry sensory information to the brain; also called afferent nerves  
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Motor nerves   show
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Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)   show
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Hypothalamus   show
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Sympathetic Nervous System   show
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show division of the autonomic nervous system that is most active in ordinary conditions; it counterbalances the effects of the sympathetic system by restoring the body to a restful state after a stressful experience  
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show an anxiety disorder featuring unwanted, senseless obsessions accompanied by repeated compulsions; can interfere with all aspects of a person's daily life; for example, the thought that a door is not locked causing repetitive checking to make sure it is lo  
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Hypochondriasis   show
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show a developmental disability, commonly appearing during the first three years of life, resulting from a neurologic disorder affecting brain function, as evidenced by difficulties with verbal and nonverbal communication and an inability to relate to anything  
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Dyslexia   show
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)   show
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Intellectual disability   show
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show a severe disturbance in eating behavior caused by abnormal perceptions about one's body weight, as evidenced by an overwhelming fear of becoming fat that results in a refusal to eat and body weight well below normal  
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show an eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by efforts to limit digestion through induced vomiting, use of laxatives, or excessive exercise.  
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Substance abuse disorders   show
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Schizophrenia   show
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