The Basal Ganglia of the Forebrain Are Crucial to

question 84

Multiple Choice

The basal ganglia of the forebrain are crucial to

• A)motor function.
• B)hearing.
• C)sleeping and waking.
• D)regulating behavior necessary for species survival.

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Definitions:

Renin

An enzyme secreted by the kidneys that plays a key role in the renin-angiotensin system, regulating blood pressure and fluid balance in the body.

Extracellular Fluid Osmolality

A measurement of the solute concentration in the extracellular fluid, crucial for maintaining the balance of water and solutes within the body.

Water Reabsorption

The process by which water is reabsorbed back into the bloodstream from the kidneys or other parts of the body.

Atrial Natriuretic Hormone

A hormone produced by the heart's atria that regulates fluid and electrolyte homoeostasis, and reduces blood pressure.