The thirst center in the hypothalamus is stimulated by _____ of the extracellular fluid,
and is inhibited by _____.
A) an increase in the osmotic pressure; distension of the stomach by water
B) a decrease in sodium ions; an increase in sodium ions
C) nerve impulses from the cerebrum; nerve impulses from the thalamus
D) a decrease in the osmotic pressure; stimulation of osmoreceptors
A
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Sympathetic innervation of the heart arises from the ________ segments of the spinal cord.
A. T6?T11 B. T11?L2 C. T1?T5 D. T5?T10 E. T3?T8
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1.diabetes mellitus. 2.COPD. 3.holding one’s breath. 4.vomiting.
The tissue that serves as the body's primary energy reservoir is ________ tissue.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).