Which brain structure acts as a sensory relay station, directing visual or auditory sensations to other parts of the brain?

a. Hypothalamus
b. Thalmus
c. Pituitary Gland
d. Hippocampus
e. Cerebellum


b. Thalmus

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Axons from retinal ganglion cells form the optic nerve

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following would be a result of an increase in systemic blood pressure?

A. Afferent arterioles constrict B. Efferent arterioles constrict C. Afferent arterioles dilate D. Peritubular capillaries dilate

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Which of the following is an increase in the number of receptors making a target cell more sensitive to a hormone?

A. The antagonistic effect B. Up-regulation C. Enzyme amplification D. Down-regulation E. Negative feedback inhibition

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