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Chapter 45 - The Brain

from Section 4 - Neurophysiology

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 July 2019

David Chambers ,
Christopher Huang  and
Gareth Matthews
David Chambers
Affiliation:
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust
Christopher Huang
Affiliation:
University of Cambridge
Gareth Matthews
Affiliation:
University of Cambridge
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Summary

The brain performs complex sensory, motor and higher functions, coordinating the activity of other body systems. It has a high metabolic activity, receiving 15% of the resting cardiac output, a much greater proportion than would be predicted on the basis of its weight. It can be divided into five regions.

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Basic Physiology for Anaesthetists , pp. 192 - 197
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2019

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