Regulating Hormones from the Hypothalamus

question 68

Multiple Choice

Regulating hormones from the hypothalamus .

• A) first enter into the hypophyseal portal system
• B) enter the hepatic portal system, which feeds the pituitary
• C) enter venous circulation and travel to the heart, which pumps the hormone- containing blood to the pituitary
• D) travel by arteries to the pituitary

Identify the different stages of prenatal development and the significance of each stage.

Explain the concept of developmental psychology and its scope in understanding human growth and changes throughout the lifespan.

Recognize the influence of genetic factors on human development, including the role of heredity and the impact of monozygotic twins.

Understand the importance of research studies in developmental psychology, including longitudinal, cross-sectional, and cross-sequential designs, and their respective advantages and drawbacks.

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Definitions:

Zygomatic Bone

A bone that forms the prominence of the cheek and part of the orbit of the eye.

Hyoid Bone

A U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue and provides attachment for muscles of the neck and lower jaw.

Larynx

The voice box located in the neck, responsible for sound production and protecting the trachea against food aspiration.

Cribriform Plate

A portion of the ethmoid bone in the skull that contains small holes to allow for the passage of the olfactory nerves from the nasal cavity to the olfactory bulbs.