Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Dopamine and serotonin are neurotransmitters that can act as natural pain killers.
2. The brainstem consists of the medulla oblongata, the pons, and the midbrain.
3. Many of the “vital centers” are located in the brainstem.
4. The hypothalamus is important in regulation of body temperature.
5. The hypothalamus secretes ADH into the blood to help control water balance.


1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE

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