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What is the function of the pineal gland in the epithalamus?
What is the function of the pineal gland in the epithalamus?
- Controls hunger and thirst
- Regulates body temperature
- Produces adrenaline for fight or flight responses
- Produces melatonin to aid in sleep (correct)
Which structure of the cerebellum is responsible for coordinating skeletal muscle contractions?
Which structure of the cerebellum is responsible for coordinating skeletal muscle contractions?
- Arbor Vitae
- Vermis (correct)
- White mater
- Folia
What is the role of the pituitary gland in relation to the hypothalamus?
What is the role of the pituitary gland in relation to the hypothalamus?
- Controls body temperature
- Regulates endocrine systems (correct)
- Secretes digestive enzymes
- Produces hormones for muscle growth
Which part of the diencephalon is responsible for regulating autonomic tone?
Which part of the diencephalon is responsible for regulating autonomic tone?
What is the gray matter of the cerebellum called?
What is the gray matter of the cerebellum called?
What is the term for the white matter of the cerebellum?
What is the term for the white matter of the cerebellum?
Which part of the brain regulates body temperature, thirst, and hunger?
Which part of the brain regulates body temperature, thirst, and hunger?
What is the primary function of the pineal gland located in the epithalamus?
What is the primary function of the pineal gland located in the epithalamus?
In which part of the brain is the pituitary gland situated?
In which part of the brain is the pituitary gland situated?
Which part of the cerebellum is responsible for coordinating skeletal muscle contractions?
Which part of the cerebellum is responsible for coordinating skeletal muscle contractions?