What role do the tonsils play in the respiratory system?
A) Tonsils produce mucus which drains into the nasal cavities.
B) Tonsils humidify and warm incoming air.
C) Tonsils moisten the air entering the respiratory passageways.
D) Tonsils protect the body from infection.
E) Tonsils sweep contaminated mucus toward the throat.
D
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The __________ ___________ is responsible for nerve conduction to and from the brain and the body.
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Which of the following statements regarding the hypothalamus is correct?
A) The hypothalamus works in conjunction with the subthalamus and regulates motor functions of the body. B) The hypothalamus is located in the inferior portion of the diencephalon and influences body movement in response to fear. C) The hypothalamus is located between the brainstem and cerebrum and is solely responsible for maintaining body temperature. D) The hypothalamus is the most inferior portion of the diencephalon and controls functions such as hunger, sleep, and vomiting.