The Hypothalamus Is

question 56

Multiple Choice

The hypothalamus is

• A) the size of a lemon.
• B) located in the throat.
• C) in the frontal lobe of the brain.
• D) located at the base of the brain.
• E) part of the liver.

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Definitions:

Turner Syndrome

A genetic disorder affecting females, characterized by the partial or complete absence of one of the X chromosomes.

XY Sex Chromosomes

A combination of two sex chromosomes, X and Y, that typically determines male gender in humans and most other mammals; the presence of a Y chromosome usually leads to the development of male physical characteristics.

Single X

Single X refers to the presence of a single X chromosome in humans, typically denoting Turner syndrome in females, where there is a missing or partially missing X chromosome.

Turner Syndrome

A genetic disorder in females characterized by the partial or complete absence of one X chromosome, leading to various developmental and physical abnormalities.