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central processing dysfunction

impairment in the analysis, storage, synthesis, and symbolic use of information. Because these processes involve memory tasks, the dysfunction is believed to be related to difficulties in learning.

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autonomic motor pool

autonomic motor pool

motor neurons in the brainstem and spinal cord that give rise to nerves that supply autonomic ganglia.