The Thalamus and the Hypothalamus Are Structures Found in The________

question 29

Multiple Choice

The thalamus and the hypothalamus are structures found in the________ .

• A)cerebral hemispheres
• B)cerebellum
• C)brain stem
• D)diencephalon

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Definitions:

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

The unexplained death of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old during sleep, without a clear cause even after a thorough investigation.

Lamaze Method

A childbirth method in which women are educated about childbirth, breathe in patterns that lessen pain during birth, and have a coach present.

Apgar Scale

A measure of a newborn’s health that assesses appearance, pulse, grimace, activity level, and respiratory effort.

Prostaglandins

Hormones that stimulate uterine contractions.