What is the target tissue for the hypothalamus?

A. Ovaries
B. Adrenal cortex
C. Thyroid gland
D. Anterior pituitary


Answer: D

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The majority of the small intestine is found in which abdominopelvic region?

A. Umbilical B. Right hypochondriac C. Left hypochondriac D. Epigastric

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The integration centers for sensations that are consciously perceived (like vision, smell, taste, and pain) are found in the

a) cerebellum. b) basal nuclei. c) pontine nuclei. d) cerebral cortex. e) thalamus.

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A.  cholesterol. B.  prostaglandin. C.  arachidonic acid. D.  amino acids.

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