As a Student, One of the Costs of Sleeping in Rather

question 173

True/False

As a student, one of the costs of sleeping in rather than going to class is likely to be a lower grade in the class.

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Definitions:

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, responsible for regulating vital body functions and general well-being through the secretion of hormones.

Hypophysis

Another term for the pituitary gland, a small endocrine gland located at the base of the brain responsible for releasing hormones that regulate various body functions.

Hypothalamus

A region of the diencephalon. It maintains homeostasis by regulating many vital activities such as heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate.

Lactogenic Hormone

A hormone, also known as prolactin, that stimulates milk production in mammals.