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A person is diagnosed with a brain tumor that is treated with radiation.The treatment is successful,but the doctor believes some brain damage occurred.The patient is constantly complaining of being thirsty,even though she has had plenty of water to drink.Which part of the brain is damaged in this patient and why?


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Ionization Potential

The amount of voltage or potential that must be applied to cause ionization of a gas.

Atmospheric Pressure

The pressure exerted by the weight of the atmosphere at any given point, usually measured in millibars (mb) or atmospheres (atm).

Voltage

An electrical measurement of potential difference, electrical pressure, or electromotive force (EMF).

Cuprous Cyanide

A chemical compound used to electroplate copper to iron.

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