This Chapter Describes a Number of Diseases or Disorders That

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Essay

This chapter describes a number of diseases or disorders that can occur in the six systems reviewed. What linkages exist between the discussion in this chapter and the discussion of common definitions of health and illness in Chapter 1

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy, promoting relaxation, and managing bodily functions when at rest.

Wernicke's Aphasia

A neurological condition characterized by significant language comprehension issues and producing meaningless speech, resulting from damage to Wernicke's area of the brain.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex located beneath the lateral fissure on both cerebral hemispheres of the mammalian brain, involved in processing auditory information and encoding memory.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involving several areas near the edge of the cortex concerned with instinct and mood. It controls basic emotions and drives.