By Regulating the Production of Hormones in Response to Both

question 57

Multiple Choice

By regulating the production of hormones in response to both internal and environmental events, most body systems are controlled by the

• A)hypothalamus.
• B)the cerebral cortex.
• C)the limbic system.
• D)brain stem.

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Definitions:

Carotid Baroreceptors

Sensors located in the carotid arteries that monitor blood pressure and relay information to the central nervous system to maintain stable blood pressure.

Glossopharyngeal Nerve

The glossopharyngeal nerve is the ninth cranial nerve, which has both sensory and motor functions, including taste sensation and stimulating muscle movement in swallowing.

Vagus Nerve

The tenth cranial nerve that is responsible for many functions including heart rate, digestion, and mood control.

Effector Organ

An organ or tissue that responds to neural or hormonal signals, carrying out the final response or action.