Eating, Drinking, Sexual Behavior, and Body Temperature Control Are Most

question 124

Multiple Choice

Eating, drinking, sexual behavior, and body temperature control are most strongly influenced by the

• A) hippocampus.
• B) thalamus.
• C) hypothalamus.
• D) amygdala.

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Definitions:

Hinge Joint

A type of synovial joint that allows movement in one plane, similar to the motion of a door hinge, commonly found in the knee and elbow.

Anterior Fontanel

The largest and most notable soft spot on a baby's skull, which eventually closes as the skull bones fuse.

Sagittal Suture

A fibrous joint that connects the two parietal bones of the skull along the midline, resembling a seam, contributing to the skull's rigidity and shape.

Synovial Fluid

A viscous, non-Newtonian fluid found in the cavities of synovial joints, serving to reduce friction between the articular cartilages during movement.