The _____ Functions as the Main Link Between the Nervous

question 8

Multiple Choice

The _____ functions as the main link between the nervous system and the endocrine system.

• A)adrenal medulla
• B)adrenal cortex
• C)amygdala
• D)hypothalamus

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Definitions:

Hibernation

A state of minimal metabolic activity and lowered body temperature that some animals enter to conserve energy during unfavorable conditions.

Appetite Hormones

Biological compounds that regulate hunger and satiety, influencing eating behavior.

Orexin

Orexin, also known as hypocretin, is a neuropeptide that regulates arousal, wakefulness, and appetite, playing a significant role in sleep-wake cycles.

Blood Glucose

The concentration of glucose present in the blood, crucial for energy supply to cells and seen as a key marker in the diagnosis and management of diabetes.