Peptides Released by the Axons of the Hypothalamus

question 109

Multiple Choice

Peptides released by the axons of the hypothalamus:

• A)affect the postsynaptic membrane.
• B)are inhibitory.
• C)are very rapidly reabsorbed.
• D)are picked up by the blood and sent to distant parts of the body.

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Definitions:

Brachialis

A muscle located in the upper arm that is involved in flexing the elbow joint.

Supinator

A muscle located in the forearm that rotates the forearm and hand outward, allowing the palm to face upwards.

Deltoid

A large, triangular-shaped muscle covering the shoulder joint that is responsible for rotating and lifting the arm.

Phrenic Nerve

A nerve that originates in the neck and passes down between the lung and heart to reach the diaphragm, crucial for breathing as it controls the diaphragm's movements.