As a Result of a Brain Injury to This Diencephalic

question 4

Multiple Choice

As a result of a brain injury to this diencephalic structure,a patient is experiencing disruptions in emotional processing,maintaining homeostasis of bodily states,and endocrine control.

• A)Thalamus
• B)Hypothalamus
• C)Hippocampus
• D)Cingulate gyrus

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Definitions:

Social Processes

Patterns of interaction between individuals and groups that determine how societies are organized and how they function.

Olfactory Cilia

Microscopic hair-like structures located in the nasal cavity that are responsible for detecting odor molecules, playing a key role in the sense of smell.

Receptors

Proteins on or within cells that bind to specific molecules, leading to a cellular response.

Taste Buds

Small sensory organs located on the tongue, capable of detecting different tastes such as sweet, sour, bitter, and salty.