Asked by
Erica Koranteng
on Dec 01, 2024
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Jakob is always too warm and perspires frequently. Which of the following structures is most responsible for him being too warm?
A) thalamus
B) hypothalamus
C) cerebellum
D) hippocampus
Hypothalamus
A small but crucial part of the brain involved in regulating many bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, temperature, and the release of various hormones.
Thalamus
A structure in the brain located above the brainstem that acts as a relay station for sensory information, directing it to the appropriate part of the brain for processing.
Perspires
The act of sweating, a bodily function for cooling and detoxification.
- Discern the responsibilities and impacts of various segments of the human brain on conduct and physiological activities.
- Understand the impact of hormonal changes on physiological processes and human behavior.
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Learning Objectives
- Discern the responsibilities and impacts of various segments of the human brain on conduct and physiological activities.
- Understand the impact of hormonal changes on physiological processes and human behavior.