The Hypothalamus

question 19

Multiple Choice

The hypothalamus

• A)is a ventral portion of the brain.
• B)contains neurosecretory cells.
• C)produces hormones that stimulate the pituitary.
• D)has a direct linkage,or portal communication,with the anterior pituitary gland.
• E)All of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Experimental

Relating to a controlled study involving variables manipulated to determine cause-and-effect relationships.

Longitudinal

Describes research or analysis that takes place over a long period of time, observing the same subjects to detect changes or developments.

Correlation Coefficient

Any positive or negative relationship between two variables. Correlational evidence cannot prove causation, but only that two variables vary together.

Statistically Significant

Refers to a result that is unlikely to have occurred by chance alone, according to a predefined threshold in probability.