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Basal ganglia

Basal ganglia also called the Basal nuclei (deep nuclei of the telencephalon) refers to set of subcortical forebrain structures lateral to the hypothalamus. The Structures include the caudate nucleus, putamen, globus pallidus, substantia nigra, and subthalamic nuclei. Important relay stations in motor behavior, for example, the striato-pallidothalamic loop. Coordinate stereotyped postural and reflexive motor activity; forebrain structures important for motor control.

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Basal metabolic rate

Basal metabolic rate refers to the speed at which the body consumes calories

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Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

- Basal Metabolic Rate: Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) refers to metabolic rate measured in supine position following a twelve-hour fast, and eight (8) hours of sleep.

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Basal metabolism

Basal metabolism refers to the rate of energy use while the body is at rest, used largely for maintaining a constant body temperature

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Basal nuclei

Basal nuclei is also called the Basal ganglia are deep nuclei of the telencephalon. Structures include the caudate nucleus, putamen, globus pallidus, substantia nigra, and subthalamic nuclei. They are important relay stations in motor behavior (for example, the striato-pallidothalamic loop). Coordinate stereotyped postural and reflexive motor activity.

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Base of the cochlea

Base of the cochlea refers to the part of the basilar membrane nearest the middle ear.

Base rate

Deutsch: Basisrate / Español: Tasa base / Português: Taxa base / Français: Taux de base / Italiano: Tasso base

Base rate refers to the frequency with which a disorder occurs in the general population. So a Base rate is a term used in decision analysis that refers to the proportion of people expected to succeed on a criterion if they are chosen at random. It also refers to the percentage of current employees who are considered successful. Likewise is refers to the frequency with which a pathologic condition is diagnosed in the population.

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Base rate information

- Base rate information : Base rate information refers to information about the frequency of members of different categories in the population

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