Aspiration Is Commonly Called Suffocation

question 145

True/False

Aspiration is commonly called suffocation.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the regulation of various bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, temperature, and hormonal activity.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involving several areas near the edge of the cortex concerned with instinct and mood. It controls basic emotions (fear, pleasure, anger) and drives (hunger, sex, dominance, care of offspring).

Cerebral Hemispheres

the two halves of the brain, each controlling opposite sides of the body and responsible for different functions.

Occipital Lobes

Portion of the cerebral cortex lying at the back of the head; includes areas that receive information from the visual fields.