Afferent Fibers Terminating in the Hypothalamus Provide Input from the

question 38

Multiple Choice

Afferent fibers terminating in the hypothalamus provide input from the

• A) visceral organs.
• B) taste receptors of the tongue.
• C) limbic system.
• D) the prefrontal cortex of the cerebrum.
• E) All of the choices are correct.

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