In Addition to Producing Orexin,the ________ Monitors Levels of the Body's

question 103

Multiple Choice

In addition to producing orexin,the ________ monitors levels of the body's other appetite hormones.

• A)hippocampus
• B)amygdala
• C)cerebellum
• D)hypothalamus

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Definitions:

Continental Hot Spot

A volcanic region thought to be fed by underlying mantle that is anomalously hot compared with the surrounding mantle, found in the interior of continental plates.

Yellowstone National Park

A national park primarily located in Wyoming, USA, known for its wildlife and its many geothermal features, especially Old Faithful geyser.

Afar Region

A geologically active area located in the Horn of Africa, known for its unique geological features including the Afar Triangle and part of the Great Rift Valley.

Crystalline Rocks

Rocks composed of crystals that are tightly interlocked, typically formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or by metamorphism.