The Brainstem Structure Located Above the Medulla That Helps Control

question 10

Multiple Choice

The brainstem structure located above the medulla that helps control sleep is called the

• A) nucleus accumbens.
• B) hippocampus.
• C) amygdala.
• D) pons.

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Definitions:

Diaphragm

Sheet of smooth muscle between the thoracic and abdominal cavities; contracts during inhalation.

Inhalation

The act of breathing in, whereby air (including oxygen) is drawn into the lungs, facilitating gas exchange with the bloodstream.

Exhalation

The process of breathing out, where carbon dioxide is expelled from the lungs.

Carbonic Anhydrase

An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of carbon dioxide and water into carbonic acid, playing a critical role in the transport of carbon dioxide in the blood.