Which Is an Accurate Description of the Hindbrain

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which is an accurate description of the hindbrain?

• A) It is responsible for complex thinking and planning.
• B) It is responsible for regulating many basic life functions such as heart rate and digestion.
• C) It is only found in humans, not animals.
• D) It is responsible for communication between hemispheres.
• E) It is the last portion of the brain to fully develop.

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Definitions:

Appetite

The natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that regulates numerous bodily functions, including temperature, thirst, hunger, sleep, mood, and the release of hormones.

Membrane Potential

The voltage difference across a cell's plasma membrane, due to the distribution of ions, important for conduction of impulses in neurons.

Voltage-Gated

Relating to ion channels that open or close in response to changes in membrane potential.