In Animals,the Processes of Hunger and Thirst Are Controlled as Clearly

question 122

Multiple Choice

In animals,the processes of hunger and thirst are controlled as clearly as the processes controlling body temperature.However,in humans it may be more appropriate to say that

• A) hunger and thirst are influenced,rather than controlled,by various CNS and PNS components.
• B) hunger is not actually affected by the brain,although thirst is controlled by CNS components.
• C) homeostasis is only effective in animals,not in humans.
• D) thirst is controlled by CNS components,but hunger is controlled by set points.

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Definitions:

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved with instinct and mood. It controls the basic emotions (fear, pleasure, anger) and drives (hunger, sex, dominance, care of offspring).

Amygdala

A section of the brain that is involved in emotions, decision-making, and memory processing, particularly with emotional reactions.

Trauma

Trauma is an emotional response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms an individual's ability to cope, causing feelings of helplessness.

Parietal Lobes

Sections of the brain located at the top and back of each cerebral hemisphere containing the centers for touch, temperature, and body position.