List seven homeostatic roles of the hypothalamus

What will be an ideal response


1. Control of the autonomic nervous system (ANS)
2. Initiate physical responses to emotions
3. Body temperature regulation
4. Regulation of food intake
5. Regulation of water balance and thirst
6. Regulation of the sleep-wake cycles
7. Control endocrine system function

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A) ribose. B) pentose. C) deoxyribose. D) sucrose. E) fructose.

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Which of the following is NOT a description of acromegaly?

A. Chronic hypoglycemia B. Enlargement of feet, hands and face C. No height increase D. Broad nose and enlarged tongue

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