If a Key Part of the ____ Is Destroyed,an Animal

question 256

Multiple Choice

If a key part of the ____ is destroyed,an animal will lose all interest in food and may well starve to death.

• A) medulla
• B) cerebellum
• C) thalamus
• D) hypothalamus

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter GABA

Gamma-aminobutyric acid, a key neurotransmitter in the brain that inhibits nerve transmission, calming nervous activity.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, affecting heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

Physiological Changes

Alterations in the body’s normal biological functions, which can occur in response to various stimuli.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions, including muscle movement, heart rate, memory, and learning.