The Process of a Solid Becoming a Liquid Is Called

question 69

Multiple Choice

The process of a solid becoming a liquid is called _____.

• A) boiling
• B) normalization
• C) solidification
• D) freezing
• E) melting

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Definitions:

Releasing Hormones

Hormones secreted by the hypothalamus that stimulate or inhibit the release of hormones from the anterior pituitary.

Hypothalamus

A structure in the forebrain that controls the pituitary gland and so-called homeostatic behaviors such as eating, drinking, temperature control, sleeping, sexual behaviors, and emotional reactions.

Thalamus

A brain structure that acts as a relay station, processing and transmitting information from the senses to the appropriate areas of the brain.

Medulla

A structure in the hindbrain that transmits information from the spinal cord to the brain and regulates life support functions such as respiration, blood pressure, coughing, sneezing, vomiting, and heart rate.