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Yes, damage to the thalamus can potentially result in fever. The thalamus plays a crucial role in regulating body temperature and processing sensory information, including signals related to fever. Disruption of its function may lead to dysregulation of temperature control mechanisms, potentially causing abnormal body temperature responses. However, fever is more commonly associated with infections or inflammatory processes than with thalamic damage alone.
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If the thalamus is damaged which senses if any would be affected?
Damage to the cerebrum results in various problems depending on the intensity of injury and part affected. Damage to the - occipital lobe can lead to hampered vision. temporal lobe can lead to hearing and balance impairments parietal and frontal lobe can lead to loss of memory, learning skills, coordination, reasoning etc.
Does thalamus help regulate water balance?
No, the thalamus does not directly regulate water balance. The thalamus is primarily involved in processing sensory information and relaying it to the cerebral cortex. Water balance is primarily regulated by the hypothalamus, a separate brain structure located below the thalamus.
What part of the brain serves as a switching station for sensory input?
The thalamus serves as a switching station for sensory input in the brain. It receives information from various sensory systems and relays it to the appropriate areas of the cerebral cortex for further processing.
Second order neurons of both specific and nonspecific ascending pathways terminate where?
Second order neurons of both specific and nonspecific ascending pathways terminate in the thalamus. From there, the thalamus sends projections to the somatosensory cortex for further processing of sensory information.
In microbiology the red rash and feverof scarlet fever is due to?
The red rash and fever of scarlet fever are due to toxins produced by the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes. These toxins cause inflammation and damage to blood vessels, leading to the characteristic symptoms of scarlet fever.
What sense is not affected by damage to the thalamus?
smell
What happens if you don't treat a fever?
If the fever is not extremely high, it will eventually go away on its own. If it is over 103 degrees Fahrenheit and you do not treat it, it can cause brain damage and damage to other parts of the body.
Is the damage to the thalamus impairs consciousness and the awake and sleep cycles?
Yes
Can damage to the thalamus be corrected?
Unfortunately, medical science is not able to fix damaged brains.
Can scarlet fever cause heart damage?
Yes, scarlet fever can cause heart damage.
What is the brain's relay station?
the thalamus
Is 99.8 a fever?
It's a low fever but yes. 103 is a high fever, 104 is when you should call a doctor, 105 is hospital worthy, and 106 can cause brain damage, nerve damage, seixures, and death.
What happens when you get yellow fever?
you die
What is a fever victim?
A fever victim is someone who is suffering from a, possibly longterm, fever. Usually the term 'fever victim' is reserved for those who have fever's of such high temperatures that there is a possibility of brain damage.
What is the degree of damage scarlet fever causes?
hep
What is the plural of thalamus?
The plural of thalamus is thalami. As in "we all have thalami".
When was Thalamus Ltd created?
Thalamus Ltd was created in 1986.
