The Hypothalamus

question 86

Multiple Choice

The hypothalamus

• A)rests in the sella turcica.
• B)is also called the neurohypophysis.
• C)is located inferior to the pituitary gland.
• D)regulates the secretory activity of the pituitary gland.
• E)is located superior to the thalamus.

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Definitions:

Doctrine of Specific Nerve Energies

The principle that the nature of a perception is defined by the pathway over which sensory information is carried, rather than by the form of the stimulus itself.

Hering's Theory

A theory in color vision proposing that the visual system interprets color in terms of opposing pairs: blue-yellow, red-green, and black-white.

Volley Principle

A theory explaining how auditory nerve cells collectively respond to sounds of high frequency by firing in rapid succession, allowing for the perception of pitch in the auditory system.

All Cones

A condition referring to the photoreceptor cells in the retina responsible for color vision; typically used to discuss scenarios involving full color perception.