Which Region of the Brain Is Associated with Normal, Daily

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which region of the brain is associated with normal, daily fluctuations in hormone levels?

• A) bed nucleus of stria terminalis
• B) suprachiasmatic nucleus of the hypothalamus
• C) supraoptic nucleus of the hypothalamus
• D) periventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

Limbic System

A convoluted network of nerve cells and channels in the brain's periphery, near the cortex, crucial for instinctual and emotional control. This system is in charge of primary emotions, encompassing fear, pleasure, and anger, as well as fundamental drives including nutrition, reproduction, authority, and caring for young.

Bereavement

The state of loss and grief experienced after the death of a loved one, encompassing a wide range of feelings from deep sadness to anger.

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

A psychiatrist known for her theory of the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

Five Stages

refers to a model often used to describe the progression through stages of grief and loss, including denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.