Portion of the Brain That Controls the Pituitary Gland, Water

question 188

Multiple Choice

Portion of the brain that controls the pituitary gland, water balance, and body temperature:

• A) Medulla oblongata
• B) Cauda equina
• C) Cerebellum
• D) Thalamus
• E) Hypothalamus

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Definitions:

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A medical treatment involving electric currents passed through the brain to trigger a brief seizure, aiming to relieve severe mental health conditions.

Electric Shock

A sudden discharge of electricity through a part of the body, causing neurological and muscular reaction, sometimes used therapeutically.

Cortical Seizure

A seizure that originates in the cerebral cortex of the brain, often affecting motor, sensory, or psychological functions.

Deep Brain Stimulation

A neurosurgical procedure where electrodes are implanted in the brain to send electrical impulses to specific areas for therapeutic purposes.