What Were the Purposes of the Wheat and Trueblood Committees

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Essay

What were the purposes of the Wheat and Trueblood committees?

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus, responsible for regulating many bodily functions including hunger, thirst, sleep, and emotional activity, through the secretion of hormones.

ADH

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also known as vasopressin, regulates water balance in the body by reducing urine production.

Hypersecretion

A condition where glands produce an excessive amount of a substance, often leading to various disorders.

Metabolic Rate

Metabolic rate is the rate at which the body uses energy to maintain basic bodily functions when at rest, known as the basal metabolic rate (BMR).