The _______________ Is the Area of the Brain That Serves

question 17

Multiple Choice

The _______________ is the area of the brain that serves as a link between the endocrine and autonomic nervous systems; it promotes homeostasis by regulating temperature, water balance, food intake, hormonal balance, and emotional responses.

• A)hypothalamus
• B)cortex
• C)cerebellum
• D)All of the above

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Definitions:

Twins

Two offspring produced by the same pregnancy. Twins can be identical (monozygotic) or fraternal (dizygotic).

Klinefelter Syndrome

A chromosomal disorder found among males that is caused by an extra X sex chromosome and that is characterized by infertility and mild intellectual disabilities.

Chromosomal Pattern

The specific arrangement of chromosomes within an individual's cells, which can influence genetic traits and the likelihood of certain genetic conditions.

Chromosomal Pair

A set of two chromosomes, one from each parent, that hold the same type of genetic information and are numbered from 1 to 22 plus the sex chromosomes X and Y.