The Facial Nuclei

question 21

Multiple Choice

 The facial nuclei

• A) are richly connected with one another.
• B) do not communicate directly with one another.
• C) are controlled primarily by the red nucleus.
• D) are composed of eight subnuclei.

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Definitions:

Gametes

Reproductive cells (sperm in males and eggs in females) that unite during fertilization to form a new organism.

Ovaries

Female reproductive organs in which eggs are produced along with the secretion of hormones like estrogen and progesterone.

Cervix

The lower, narrow end of the uterus, which opens into the vagina and dilates during childbirth to allow passage of the baby.

Genetic Material

The molecules, usually DNA or RNA, that carry genetic information necessary for growth, development, functioning, and reproduction.