Which of These Statements Concerning Areas of the Brain Is

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements concerning areas of the brain is true?

• A) The cerebellum is the center for speech and emotions.
• B) The hypothalamus controls temperature and regulates sleep.
• C) The basal ganglia are responsible for controlling voluntary movements.
• D) Motor pathways of the spinal cord and brainstem synapse in the thalamus.

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Definitions:

Coenzymes

Coenzymes are organic non-protein molecules that bind with enzymes to catalyze reactions within the body, often working as carriers of electrons or chemical groups.

Citric Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetate derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide and chemical energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

Citrate

A salt or ester of citric acid that plays a key role in the Krebs cycle, a central pathway in cellular respiration.

Oxaloacetate

A four-carbon molecule that acts as a key intermediate in the citric acid cycle and gluconeogenesis.