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Which section of the brain is responsible for the sensation of thirst?
Which section of the brain is responsible for the sensation of thirst?
Which of the following scenarios would occur with less insulin?
Which of the following scenarios would occur with less insulin?
Which is the proper direction of impulses in the nerve system?
Which is the proper direction of impulses in the nerve system?
What would be the most effective strategy to stop the ongoing degradation of our brain's synapses as we age?
What would be the most effective strategy to stop the ongoing degradation of our brain's synapses as we age?
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Which part of the nervous system is responsible for the fast response of pulling your hand away from a hot burner?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for the fast response of pulling your hand away from a hot burner?
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What would occur if a competitor in athletics track and field could no longer perspire?
What would occur if a competitor in athletics track and field could no longer perspire?
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What stops the creation of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) during the menstrual cycle?
What stops the creation of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) during the menstrual cycle?
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Which hormone regulates the synthesis of FSH in response to estrogen stimulation?
Which hormone regulates the synthesis of FSH in response to estrogen stimulation?
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What hormone is released by the pancreas to initiate breaking down glycogen in the liver?
What hormone is released by the pancreas to initiate breaking down glycogen in the liver?
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Which hormone does the pancreas release to signal the liver to begin breaking down glycogen?
Which hormone does the pancreas release to signal the liver to begin breaking down glycogen?
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What hormone elicits more LH production due to elevated levels in the menstrual cycle?
What hormone elicits more LH production due to elevated levels in the menstrual cycle?
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What causes Angelo to seek rich foods to achieve equilibrium when his blood sugar falls below typical levels?
What causes Angelo to seek rich foods to achieve equilibrium when his blood sugar falls below typical levels?
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Study Notes
Brain Functions
- The hypothalamus is in charge of the sensation of thirst.
- The thalamus is not responsible for the sensation of thirst.
Insulin and Metabolism
- When there is less insulin, there is elevated blood glucose and a higher rate of metabolism.
- Less insulin does not result in a higher rate of carbohydrate digestion or heightened production of proteins.
Nerve Impulses
- The proper direction of impulses in the nerve system is: sensory neuron → relay neuron → motor neuron → stimulus.
Synapses and Brain Health
- Synapses, or connections between brain cells, are responsible for learning and thinking efficiently.
- To prevent the degradation of synapses, it is effective to get eight hours of sleep and exercise, rather than consuming high-sugar and high-fat foods, staying up late, or dwelling on past errors.
Nervous System
- The spinal column is responsible for the fast response of pulling your hand away from a hot burner.
Thermoregulation
- Allowing excess heat to pass through the skin helps regulate body temperature.
- If an athlete cannot perspire, they will overheat.
Proteins and Nucleic Acids
- Amino acids are the units of proteins.
- Nucleotides are the units of nucleic acids.
RNA Synthesis
- RNA polymerase is the enzyme responsible for transcribing RNA from a DNA template.
Protein Synthesis
- The process by which cells produce proteins is called protein synthesis.
Menstrual Cycle
- The correct feedback system of the menstrual cycle is: follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) stimulates the ovaries to release estrogen, and high estrogen levels then stop the creation of FSH.
Blood Sugar Regulation
- When blood sugar falls below typical levels, the pancreas achieves equilibrium by releasing glucagon, which tells the liver to break down glycogen into a simple sugar.
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Description
This quiz tests your knowledge of the feedback systems involved in the menstrual cycle. Questions cover the roles of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), estrogen, and luteinizing hormone (LH) in regulating the cycle.
