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Describe the Function of Calcium in the Nervous System

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Describe the function of calcium in the nervous system.


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Brain Structures

The various parts of the brain, each responsible for different functions, such as the cerebrum for thought and action, the cerebellum for movement, and the limbic system for emotions.

Lateral Hypothalamus

An area of the brain thought to control hunger and thirst; destruction of this area can cause an animal to refuse food and water.

Aphagic

The inability to swallow, which can be due to various neurological or physical disorders.

Hyperphagic

Describes an excessive eating behavior, often beyond the physiological need for food.

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