In the Context of the Organization of the Brain,body Temperature,emotional

question 53

Multiple Choice

In the context of the organization of the brain,body temperature,emotional states,and coping with stress are functions controlled by the

• A)corpus callosum.
• B)hippocampus.
• C)hypothalamus.
• D)amygdala.

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Definitions:

Circadian Control

The regulation of biological rhythms in living organisms, following roughly a 24-hour cycle.

Sympathetic Nervous System

The part of the autonomic nervous system that controls the body's responses to stress or emergencies, such as increasing heart rate.

Circadian Control

The regulation of biological rhythms and processes in accordance with the 24-hour cycle of day and night.

Melatonin

A hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep-wake cycles, often used as a dietary supplement to aid sleep.