When We Took Our Imaginary Stroll Through the Brain in Chapter

question 52

Essay

When we took our imaginary stroll through the brain in Chapter 4 (The Brain: Source of Mind and Self), we encountered a structure just beneath the thalamus that was associated with survival of both the individual and the species. Name this structure and then explain the role it plays in our survival. Explain why this part of the brain was emphasized when a team of researchers isolated a genetic variation that causes mice to become obese (Chapter 12).

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Definitions:

Revenue

The overall income that a corporation gathers from the sales of merchandise or offering of services throughout a designated period.

Prepaid Insurance

An asset account that represents insurance payments made in advance of the coverage period, to be expensed as the insurance coverage is used up.

Accounts Payable

Money owed by a business to its suppliers shown as a liability on a company's balance sheet.

Equipment

Durable physical assets used in operations, such as machinery and tools, which have a useful life longer than one accounting period.