In Addition to Regulating Some of the Body's Hormones,which Structure

question 17

Multiple Choice

In addition to regulating some of the body's hormones,which structure is also the center of the body's autonomic nervous system,regulating sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system activity?

• A) Thalamus
• B) Hypothalamus
• C) Thyroid gland
• D) Cerebellum

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Definitions:

Laplace's Law

A law that describes the relationship between the pressure, volume, and tension in the wall of a spherical or cylindrical object, often applied to blood vessels and the heart.

Blood Vessel

Tubes in the body through which blood circulates, including arteries, veins, and capillaries.

Cross-Sectional Area

The area of a particular section of an object or substance that has been cut across its width, used to determine properties like resistance and strength.

Aorta

The body's biggest artery starts from the heart's left ventricle and stretches down to the abdomen, dividing into smaller arteries there.