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List the components of the diencephalon and briefly describe the functions of
the hypothalamus and the thalamus.
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Describe the formation and route of
cerebral spinal fluid (CSF). Describe three contributions of CSF to homeostasis.
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List the component structures of the limbic system and discuss
their contributions to behavioral and mental functions.
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Surgical severing of the corpus callosum has been used to
correct miscommunication problems between the left and right cerebral
hemispheres. How is this effective?
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Stroke victims are sometimes frustrated during recovery because
they know what they want to say, but cannot vocalize the words. What has most
likely happened? What needs to happen to restore the victims speech ?
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Differentiate the central nervous system
from the peripheral nervous system with respect to components and function.
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Read the article on Botox receptors
and explain how it fits in with this weeks assignment.
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Compare the anatomy and function of the sympathetic and
parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system.