Acetone Abuse Has Been Linked to Severe Short-Term Memory Loss

question 196

True/False

Acetone abuse has been linked to severe short-term memory loss.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that controls a variety of functions including temperature regulation, hunger, and thirst, as well as hormones.

Posterior Pituitary

Portion of the pituitary gland that stores and secretes oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone produced by the hypothalamus.

Positive Feedback

Mechanism of homeostatic response in which the output of the system intensifies and increases the activity of the system.

Negative Feedback

Mechanism of homeostatic response by which the output of a system suppresses or inhibits activity of the system.