The Major Pathway of Communication Between the Right and Left

question 108

Multiple Choice

The major pathway of communication between the right and left hemispheres is the

• A) cerebral gyri.
• B) cerebral sulci.
• C) longitudinal fissure.
• D) hypothalamus.
• E) corpus callosum.

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Definitions:

Anterior Pituitary

The front portion of the pituitary gland, which produces and releases hormones that regulate many different bodily functions.

Metabolism

The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms that enables the conversion of food to energy, the elimination of nitrogenous wastes, and the synthesis of complex molecules.

Neurosecretory Neurons

Specialized neurons that produce and release hormones into the blood, bridging the nervous system and endocrine system.

Posterior Pituitary

The rear portion of the pituitary gland, which releases hormones such as oxytocin and vasopressin into the bloodstream.