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Alexander Has Experienced a Traumatic Brain Injury

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Alexander has experienced a traumatic brain injury.Subsequent to the injury, he is unable to form new memories.He can recall events from the distant past, but if he meets a person and has a conversation, then that person leaves the room and returns, he will not recall that they spoke a few moments earlier.Alexander has


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Somatic

Relating to or affecting the body, distinct from the mind.

Central

Pertaining to the main or most important part of something; often used in psychology to describe core processes or systems.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and returning the body to a restful state after stress or activity.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system that activates what is often termed the fight or flight response.

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