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| Dominant Cerebral Hemisphere |
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| Handedness reflects the greater capacity of one side of the brain to carry out skilled motor action. |
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| At the rear or base of the brain, a structure that aids in balance and control of body movement. |
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| A structure in the brain stem that maintains alertness and consciousness. |
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| Inner-brain structure, which plays a vital role in memory and in images of space that help us find our way. |
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| Located in the inner brain, adjacent to the hippocampus, a structure that plays a central role in processing emotional information. |
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| Large bundle of fibers connecting the two cerebral hemispheres. |
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| Located at the base of the brain, which plays a critical role by releasing two hormones that induce growth. |
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| A pituitary hormone that is necessary from birth on for development of almost all body tissues. |
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| Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) |
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A second pituitary hormone that prompts the thyroid gland in the neck to release thyroxine, which is necessary for brain
development and for GH to have its full impact on body size. |
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A growth disorder that appears between ages 2 and 15. Typical characteristics include decreased GH secretion, very
short stature, immature skeletal age, and serious adjustment problems. |
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