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What is the main role of the hypothalamus?
What is the main role of the hypothalamus?
- Managing oxygen levels in the blood
- Controlling the release of adrenaline
- Maintaining body temperature and balance (correct)
- Regulating skeletal muscle movement
What is the function of anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) released by the hypothalamus?
What is the function of anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) released by the hypothalamus?
- Aiding in digestion by producing enzymes
- Controlling water balance by increasing water resorption in the kidneys (correct)
- Regulating blood sugar levels
- Stimulating growth hormone production
Which hormone is responsible for lactation and parturition, and is produced by the hypothalamus?
Which hormone is responsible for lactation and parturition, and is produced by the hypothalamus?
- Insulin
- Thyroxine
- Oxytocin (correct)
- Glucagon
Which gland receives releasing factors from the hypothalamus and plays a crucial role in regulating growth and metabolism?
Which gland receives releasing factors from the hypothalamus and plays a crucial role in regulating growth and metabolism?
Which function is NOT directly influenced by the hypothalamus?
Which function is NOT directly influenced by the hypothalamus?
What is the primary role of corticotropin-releasing hormone sent from the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland?
What is the primary role of corticotropin-releasing hormone sent from the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland?
What is the function of prolactin-controlling hormones from the hypothalamus?
What is the function of prolactin-controlling hormones from the hypothalamus?
Which gland does gonadotropin-releasing hormone target when released by the hypothalamus?
Which gland does gonadotropin-releasing hormone target when released by the hypothalamus?
Which gland is located near the hypothalamus and is regulated by it?
Which gland is located near the hypothalamus and is regulated by it?
What is the main function of the hypothalamus in regulating emotional responses?
What is the main function of the hypothalamus in regulating emotional responses?
What is the role of the amygdala in the stress response pathway described in the text?
What is the role of the amygdala in the stress response pathway described in the text?
Which function does the septal nuclei play in conjunction with the Nucleus Accumbens?
Which function does the septal nuclei play in conjunction with the Nucleus Accumbens?
What is the main role of the hypothalamus in relation to visceral functions?
What is the main role of the hypothalamus in relation to visceral functions?
Which statement accurately describes the role of the hypothalamus in hormone regulation?
Which statement accurately describes the role of the hypothalamus in hormone regulation?
