Which Part of the Brain Is Located Directly Above the Pituitary

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Multiple Choice

Which part of the brain is located directly above the pituitary gland and is able to affect all of the other glands in the body by influencing the pituitary gland?

• A)pons
• B)reticular formation
• C)hypothalamus
• D)midbrain

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Definitions:

Fight-Or-Flight

A physiological response to perceived harmful events, attacks, or threats to survival, where an individual either confronts the stressor or avoids it.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that plays a central role in controlling hormones, body temperature, hunger, thirst, fatigue, sleep, and circadian cycles.

Amygdala

A region of the brain that is crucial for emotion processing, particularly fear and pleasure, influencing both emotional responses and memory formation.

Ethology

The scientific study of animal behavior, often with a focus on behavior under natural conditions, and viewing behavior as an evolutionarily adaptive trait.