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Rebecca Reyes
on Dec 27, 2024
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Elaina has been diagnosed with a small brain tumor. She first went to see her doctor after experiencing symptoms such as feeling very cold, almost fainting, a reduced appetite, and reduced sexual desire. Which of the following structures is her tumor most likely affecting?
A) Broca's area
B) hypothalamus
C) substantia nigra
D) thalamus
Hypothalamus
A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.
Brain Tumor
A mass or growth of abnormal cells located within or close to the brain.
- Understand the effects of neurologic damage and disorders on cognitive abilities and behavior.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the effects of neurologic damage and disorders on cognitive abilities and behavior.