Which Statement Regarding the Hypothalamus Is False

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding the hypothalamus is False?

• A) Hypothalamic trophic factors control the release of anterior pituitary hormones.
• B) It receives input from multiple sources.
• C) It receives sensory fibers from the optic tract, ears, and spinal cord.
• D) The hypothalamus contains various centers for behavioral drives such as hunger and thirst.

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