Research by Egan and Others Has Suggested That Osmoreceptors Are

question 49

Multiple Choice

Research by Egan and others has suggested that osmoreceptors are located within the

• A) amygdala.
• B) medial hypothalamus.
• C) cerebral aqueduct.
• D) medial orbitofrontal cortex.
• E) anteroventral tip of the third ventricle.

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Definitions:

Neural Pathway

A neural pathway consists of a series of connected neurons that communicate through neurotransmitters to send signals between different parts of the brain or between the brain and the rest of the nervous system.

Action Potentials

Rapid, temporary changes in the electrical charge of a cell membrane, which are essential for nerve impulse transmissions.

Opiate Drugs

Substances derived from opium or synthetically made to mimic its effects, typically used to relieve pain but also known for their potential for addiction and abuse.

Receptor Sites

Specific locations on cell membranes or within cells where hormones, neurotransmitters, drugs, or other molecules bind to elicit a biological response.