Which Brain Structure Serves as a Relay Station Between the Endocrine

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which brain structure serves as a relay station between the endocrine system and the central nervous system?

• A)thalamus
• B)hippocampus
• C)hypothalamus
• D)pineal gland

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Definitions:

Regulate Hormones

The process by which the body maintains hormonal balance, involving the production, secretion, and breakdown of hormones that influence various bodily functions.

Regulate Emotional

The process by which individuals control and direct their feelings, often involving mechanisms within the brain that modify the intensity and expression of emotions.

Corpus Callosum

The large neural structure containing fibers that connect the right and left cerebral hemispheres.

Frontal

Pertaining to the frontal lobe of the brain, which is involved in executive functions such as decision making, problem solving, and controlling behavior and emotions.