The hypothalamus
A. rests in the sella turcica.
B. is also called the neurohypophysis.
C. is located inferior to the pituitary gland.
D. regulates the secretory activity of the pituitary gland.
E. is located superior to the thalamus.
D
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A) carbon and oxygen atoms B) oxygen and hydrogen atoms C) oxygen and nitrogen atoms D) carbon and hydrogen atoms E) nitrogen and carbon atoms
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A. increases in the contraction of the external intercostals muscles. B. increases in the contraction of the internal intercostals muscles. C. increased contraction of the abdominal muscles. D. All of these changes. E. no change in breathing whatever.