What Is the Endocrine Axis?​

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is the endocrine axis?​

• A)​thalamus-hypothalamus-pituitary axis
• B)hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid axis
• C)thalamus-hypothalamus-thyroid axis
• D)hypothalamus-pituitary-pineal axis
• E)​thalamus-pituitary-pineal axis

Identify the role and objectives of ergonomics (human factors) in psychology.

Comprehend the nature vs. nurture debate in behavior and personality development.

Recognize the interdisciplinary connections of psychology with other departments and fields.

Grasp the significance of cultural influences on behavior.

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Definitions:

Cardiac Muscle

Specialized, striated muscle tissue found only in the heart, responsible for contracting and pumping blood throughout the body.

Peristalsis

A sequence of ripple-like muscular contractions that propel food along the digestive system.

Aerobic Respiration

A process that requires large amounts of oxygen and uses glucose to make ATP.

Glucose

A simple sugar that is an important energy source for cells and the main sugar found in the blood, used by the body for energy and metabolic processes.