Hypothalamic Control Of Other Functions

Question 1

Hypothalamus is main link between CNS and _ system

Answer 1

Endocrine

(Pituitary gland function control)

Question 2

Nerve fibers pass from hypothalamus to _ in brainstem

Answer 2

Autonomic control centers

Question 3

Hypothalamus controls _ by nerve fibers passing to brainstem (hr,bp)

Answer 3

Heart rate

Blood pressure

Question 4

Hypothalamus controls _ by nerve fibers passing to brainstem (cog,b)

Answer 4

Contraction of gut

Bladder

Question 5

Hypothalamus controls _ by nerve fibers passing to brainstem (s,s)

Answer 5

Sweating

Salivation

Question 6

Stimulation of _ increases hunger and thirst

Answer 6

Lateral hypothalamus

Question 7

Activation of _ reduces hunger and thirst

Answer 7

Ventromedial hypothalamus

Question 8

Certain areas of hypothalamus monitor _ and act as thermostat

Answer 8

Blood temp

Question 9

Hypothalamus and other areas of brain involved in (f,a)

Answer 9

Fear

Aggression

Question 10

Hypothalamus and other areas of brain involved in control of _

Answer 10

Sexual behavior

Question 11

Damage to _ impairs ability to learn and retain new info

Answer 11

Mammillary bodies