Following a Head Injury, a Person Has Ongoing Difficulties Staying

question 32

Multiple Choice

Following a head injury, a person has ongoing difficulties staying awake. Most likely, the damage occurred to the

• A) thalamus.
• B) corpus callosum.
• C) reticular formation.
• D) cerebellum.

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Definitions:

Endocrine

Relating to glands which secrete hormones or other products directly into the blood, influencing various bodily functions from growth to metabolism.

Hormonal Imbalances

Discrepancies in the levels of hormones in the body, which can affect various bodily functions and states of health.

System Malfunctioning

Refers to the failure of a system to operate within its intended parameters or expectations.

Master Gland

A nickname for the pituitary gland, given because it produces hormones that regulate many important functions of other endocrine glands.