Hanging Down from the Hypothalamus in the Human Brain, Connected

question 329

Multiple Choice

Hanging down from the hypothalamus in the human brain, connected to it by a short stalk, is a cherry-sized endocrine gland called the:

• A) olfactory bulb.
• B) pineal gland.
• C) pituitary gland.
• D) temporal lobe.

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Definitions:

Diastole

The phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle relaxes and allows the chambers to fill with blood.

Right Ventricle

The chamber of the heart responsible for pumping deoxygenated blood to the lungs for gas exchange.

Cardiac Muscle Cells

Specialized muscle cells found in the heart that contract rhythmically to pump blood throughout the body.

Skeletal Muscle Cells

Long, cylindrical cells that make up skeletal muscles, capable of contraction and responsible for voluntary movements.