The ________ Can Be Thought of as the "Gateway" to the Cerebral

question 24

Short Answer

The ________ can be thought of as the "gateway" to the cerebral cortex.

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Definitions:

Thiazolidinediones

A class of medications used to lower blood glucose levels in the treatment of type 2 diabetes; they work by increasing insulin sensitivity in fat and muscle cells.

Type 1 Diabetes

A chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin due to the immune system attacking and destroying insulin-producing cells.

Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone

A peptide hormone produced in the pituitary gland that plays a role in the production and release of melanin in the skin, influencing skin and hair pigmentation.