The Cerebrum Is Divided into Two Separate Halves That Are

question 345

Multiple Choice

The cerebrum is divided into two separate halves that are connected by a large band of fibers called the:

• A) thalamus.
• B) hypothalamus.
• C) hippocampus.
• D) corpus callosum.

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Definitions:

Blood-Brain Barrier

Permeability barrier controlling the passage of most large-molecular compounds from the blood to the cerebrospinal fluid and brain tissue; consists of capillary endothelium and may include the astrocytes.

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A rudimentary sugar that's crucial for energy in life forms and is a piece of many carbohydrate mixtures.

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