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Arielle Kilgore
on Dec 22, 2024
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Moruzzi and Magoun caused a cat to lapse into a coma by severing neural connections between the cortex and the
A) reticular formation.
B) hypothalamus.
C) thalamus.
D) cerebellum.
Reticular Formation
A complex network of nerve pathways in the brainstem involved in consciousness and controlling several basic functions of arousal and attention.
Neural Connections
Synapses and pathways through which neurons communicate with each other, forming the foundation of all brain functions and activities.
Coma
A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness in which a person cannot be awakened or respond to stimuli.
- Grasp the primary configuration and key functional zones of the human brain.
- Describe the idea of cerebral adaptability and its significance in the context of recovering from trauma.
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Learning Objectives
- Grasp the primary configuration and key functional zones of the human brain.
- Describe the idea of cerebral adaptability and its significance in the context of recovering from trauma.