Chapter 19 Hypothalamus

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT true about orexin?*
A. It is the same as hypocretin
B. It is produced in the pons
C. It induces wakefulness
D. It is located in the lateral hypothalamic region
E. It stimulates food intake

Answer 1

B. It is produced in the pons (p. 271)

Question 2

Which of the following nuclei terminate in the neurohypophyseal system?*
A. Supraventricular nucleus
B. Supraoptic nucleus
C. Median eminence
D. All of the above

Answer 2

B. Supraoptic nucleus (p. 269)