Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings

question 116

Multiple Choice

Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Condition of deficiency of all (blood) cells

• A)abduction
• B)adrenal
• C)anoxia
• D)antitoxin
• E)benign
• F)bradycardia
• G)contralateral
• H)endotracheal
• I)euphoria
• J)hemiglossectomy
• K)hypodermic
• L)infracostal
• M)intercostal
• N)neoplasm
• O)pancytopenia
• P)parathyroid
• Q)retroperitoneal
• R)tachypnea
• S)transurethral

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Definitions:

Pons

A part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, playing a crucial role in controlling breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum, playing a key role in memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, and language.

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles and seasonal biological rhythms.

Frontal Lobes

Regions of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, involved in decision making, problem-solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.