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What are some functions managed by the hypothalamus?
What are some functions managed by the hypothalamus?
- Pain perception, hearing, and taste
- Hunger, sleep, and sex drive (correct)
- Body temperature, blood sugar, and muscle strength
- Memory, intelligence, and creativity
How does the hypothalamus communicate with the anterior pituitary gland?
How does the hypothalamus communicate with the anterior pituitary gland?
- Via electrical impulses
- Through direct neural connections
- By physically moving hormones
- By releasing hormones into the bloodstream (correct)
Where is the pituitary gland located in relation to the hypothalamus?
Where is the pituitary gland located in relation to the hypothalamus?
- Inside the hypothalamus
- Beside the hypothalamus
- Below the hypothalamus (correct)
- Above the hypothalamus
Which lobe of the pituitary gland is connected to the hypothalamus by a network of blood vessels?
Which lobe of the pituitary gland is connected to the hypothalamus by a network of blood vessels?
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In what form does the hypothalamus signal the anterior and posterior pituitary glands?
In what form does the hypothalamus signal the anterior and posterior pituitary glands?
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Which system does the hypothalamus directly influence to perform its balancing functions?
Which system does the hypothalamus directly influence to perform its balancing functions?
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What tissue connects the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary gland?
What tissue connects the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary gland?
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Which of these is NOT a function managed by the hypothalamus?
Which of these is NOT a function managed by the hypothalamus?
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What type of nerves does the autonomic nervous system control?
What type of nerves does the autonomic nervous system control?
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What is the main role of the anterior pituitary gland in hormone release?
What is the main role of the anterior pituitary gland in hormone release?
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