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Which of the following behaviors would be most affected by damage to the cell bodies of the lateral hypothalamus?
Prehypertensive State
A condition characterized by blood pressure that is higher than normal but not yet high enough to be classified as hypertension.
Systolic/Diastolic
Refers to the two measurements in blood pressure; systolic is the pressure when the heart beats, and diastolic is the pressure when the heart rests between beats.
Blood Pressures
The force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, an essential indicator of cardiovascular health.
Systemic Circulation
The part of the circulatory system that delivers blood to and from the tissues and organs of the body. Compare with pulmonary circulation.
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