Anatomy & Physiology (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134156415
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 12.3, Problem 8CYU
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The reason for the thalamus being called the gateway of the cerebral cortex.
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Thalamus is the well-hidden “inner room”present deep inside the brain. It is the part of the diencephalon and occupies 80% of the diencephalon. Thalamus contains a collection of egg-shaped nuclei that receive sensations from all over the body.
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Chapter 12 Solutions
Anatomy & Physiology (6th Edition)
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Ch. 12.4 - Prob. 11CYUCh. 12.5 - Prob. 12CYUCh. 12.6 - The limbic system is sometimes called the...Ch. 12.6 - When Taylor begins to feel drowsy while driving,...Ch. 12.7 - Name three factors that can enhance transfer of...Ch. 12.7 - Prob. 16CYUCh. 12.7 - Which two states of consciousness are between...Ch. 12.7 - During which sleep stage are most skeletal muscles...Ch. 12.8 - Prob. 19CYUCh. 12.8 - A brain surgeon is about to make an incision. Name...Ch. 12.9 - Prob. 21CYUCh. 12.9 - Prob. 22CYUCh. 12.10 - Prob. 23CYUCh. 12.10 - Trevor was tackled while playing football. After...Ch. 12.11 - Where are the cell bodies of the first-, second-,...Ch. 12.11 - Prob. 26CYUCh. 12.11 - Figure 12.32 shows both tracts and nerves, as well...Ch. 12 - Prob. 1MCCh. 12 - A patient has suffered a cerebral hemorrhage that...Ch. 12 - Choose the correct term from the key to respond to...Ch. 12 - The innermost layer of the meninges, delicate and...Ch. 12 - Prob. 3MCCh. 12 - Which of the following tracts convey vibration and...Ch. 12 - Destruction of the ventral horn cells of the...Ch. 12 - Prob. 8MCCh. 12 - Prob. 9MCCh. 12 - A professor unexpectedly blew a loud horn in his...Ch. 12 - Identify the stage of sleep described by using...Ch. 12 - All of the following descriptions refer to dorsal...Ch. 12 - Prob. 13SAQCh. 12 - (a) What is the advantage of having a cerebrum...Ch. 12 - (a) Make a rough drawing of the lateral aspect of...Ch. 12 - Prob. 16SAQCh. 12 - (a) What is the function of the basal nuclei? (b)...Ch. 12 - Explain how the cerebellum is physically connected...Ch. 12 - Describe the role of the cerebellum in maintaining...Ch. 12 - Prob. 20SAQCh. 12 - (a) Localize the reticular formation in the brain....Ch. 12 - Prob. 22SAQCh. 12 - Prob. 23SAQCh. 12 - Compare and contrast short-term memory (STM) and...Ch. 12 - Define memory consolidation.Ch. 12 - List four ways in which the CNS is protected.Ch. 12 - Prob. 27SAQCh. 12 - Prob. 28SAQCh. 12 - (a) Define concussion and contusion. (b) Why does...Ch. 12 - Describe the spinal cord, depicting its extent,...Ch. 12 - How do the types of motor activity controlled by...Ch. 12 - Describe the functional problems that would be...Ch. 12 - Prob. 33SAQCh. 12 - How do the conditions paraplegia, hemiplegia, and...Ch. 12 - Prob. 35SAQCh. 12 - 39-Year-Old Female with Traumatic Brain Injury...Ch. 12 - 39-Year-Old Female with Traumatic Brain Injury...Ch. 12 - 39-Year-Old Female with Traumatic Brain Injury...Ch. 12 - 39-Year-Old Female with Traumatic Brain Injury...Ch. 12 - 39-Year-Old Female with Traumatic Brain Injury...
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