Which Part of the Endocrine System Is Responsible for Receiving

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which part of the endocrine system is responsible for receiving messages from the suprachiasmatic nucleus of the hypothalamus and releasing the hormone melatonin into the bloodstream?

• A) The adrenal gland
• B) The pituitary gland
• C) The pineal gland
• D) The thyroid gland

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Definitions:

Forgetting

The inability to access a memory from long-term storage.

State-Dependent Memory

The phenomenon whereby information learned in a particular state of mind (e.g., mood or consciousness) is more readily recalled when in the same state.

Context-Dependent Memory

A phenomenon where individuals recall information more effectively when the context at recall matches the context during encoding, highlighting the impact of environmental cues on memory retrieval.

Filter Theory

A theory primarily in the context of interpersonal relationships that suggests people screen potential social and romantic partners based on various filters such as geography, demography, and personal values.