Which Structure Transmits Information from the Spinal Cord to the Brain

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which structure transmits information from the spinal cord to the brain and regulates life support functions such as respiration?

• A)hypothalamus
• B)medulla oblongata
• C)pons
• D)cerebellum

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Definitions:

Convert Ammonia

The biochemical process of transforming ammonia into urea or other safe compounds for excretion, primarily occurring in the liver.

Disaccharides

Carbohydrates composed of two monosaccharides joined together, such as lactose, sucrose, and maltose, important in nutrition and metabolism.

Bile Secretion

The process by which the liver produces bile, a substance that helps digest fats.

Cystic Duct

A tube that transports bile from the gallbladder into the common bile duct and then into the small intestine.