The Brainstem Includes All of the Following Components EXCEPT the

question 88

Multiple Choice

The brainstem includes all of the following components EXCEPT the

• A)medulla.
• B)midbrain.
• C)hypothalamus.
• D)pons.

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Definitions:

Sinusoid

Terminal blood vessel having a larger diameter than an ordinary capillary.

Precapillary Sphincter

Smooth muscle sphincter that regulates blood flow through a capillary.

Relaxation

The state of being free from tension and anxiety, or the act of making something less tight.

Sinusoidal Capillaries

Specialized blood vessels with large, irregularly shaped lumens found in the liver, spleen, and bone marrow, facilitating the exchange of materials between blood and tissues.