Gyri and Sulci Are Found on the Surface of the

question 8

Multiple Choice

Gyri and sulci are found on the surface of the

• A) brainstem and cerebellum.
• B) cerebellum and diencephalon.
• C) cerebrum and cerebellum.
• D) diencephalon and brainstem.

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Definitions:

Neurohypophysis

Also known as the posterior pituitary, it is a part of the brain that releases hormones directly into the blood under the command of the hypothalamus.

Adenohypophysis

The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland responsible for secreting several key hormones, including growth hormone and ACTH, which regulate various physiological processes.

Infundibulum

A funnel-shaped structure; it can refer to part of the fallopian tube close to the ovary, or to a structure in the brain that connects the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland.

Equilibrium

The condition in which all acting influences are balanced or canceled by equal opposing forces, resulting in a stable system.