Figure 16- 1 Pituitary Hormones and Their Targets
Use Figure 16- 1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the hormone labeled "4."
Definitions:
Integration Center
A part of the nervous system, such as the brain or spinal cord, where information is processed and interpreted to initiate a response.
Reflex Arc
A neural pathway that controls an involuntary, rapid response to a stimulus.
Stretch Reflex Tests
Diagnostic tests that assess the muscle stretch reflexes, evaluating the functioning of the nervous system by tapping certain tendons.
Brain
The central organ of the human nervous system, responsible for processing sensory data, regulating physical functions, and facilitating cognitive abilities such as thought and emotion.
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