The Hypothalamus Is a Grape-Sized Structure in the Forebrain That

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Multiple Choice

The hypothalamus is a grape-sized structure in the forebrain that

• A)controls posture, muscle tone, and coordination and stores skill memories.
• B)acts as a final switching station for most incoming sensory information on their way to the cortex.
• C)is associated with attention, alertness, and some reflexes, such as coughing, sneezing, and vomiting.
• D)is involved in temperature control, hormone release, emotions, and motives, such as hunger and thirst.

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Definitions:

Injecting Medication Intramuscularly

The process of administering drugs by needle directly into a muscle, allowing the medication to be absorbed into the bloodstream quickly.

Epiglottitis

An inflammation of the epiglottis, which can obstruct breathing and constitutes a medical emergency.

Larynx

The voice box.

Intramuscular Injections

Injections of medication deep into the muscles, allowing for faster absorption into the bloodstream than subcutaneous injections.