Dillon MCQ 34

Topic: Anatomy

Created on Saturday, November 26 2022 by dillon

Last modified on Saturday, November 26 2022.

 
        A) The amygdala
 
        B) Superchiasmatic nucleus
 
        C) Supraoptic nucleus
 
        D) The circadian nuclei
 

 

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This question was created on November 26, 2022 by dillon.
This question was last modified on November 26, 2022.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS

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A) The amygdala

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The amygdala is involved with linking experience and the emotional reactions to them   (See References)

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B) Superchiasmatic nucleus

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This is a nucleus in the hypothalamus that maintains the body’s circadian rhythm.   (See References)

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C) Supraoptic nucleus

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The supraoptic nucleus functions primarily to secrete ADH and oxytocin   (See References)

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D) The circadian nuclei

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I made this up  (See References)

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References:

1. Vanderah, Todd W., and John Nolte. “Ch. 23 Drives and Emotions: The Hypothalamus and Limbic System” Nolte's Essentials of the Human Brain, Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA, 2019.

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Dillon MCQ 34
Question ID: 112622070
Question written by dillon. (C) FrontalCortex.com 2006-2009, all rights reserved. Created: 11/26/2022
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