Pineal gland production of melatonin is stimulated by the ________ of the hypothalamus.

A. paraventricular nuclei
B. suprachiasmatic nucleus
C. supraoptic nuclei
D. None of the choices are correct.


Answer: B

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If you were to record your own EEG activity while concentrating very hard on this exam, the most prominent EEG pattern would be

A. theta rhythm. B. alpha rhythm. C. delta rhythm. D. beta rhythm.

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The blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart are the:

a. veins b. venules c. arteries d. capillaries

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Which of the following blood vessels are associated with the coronary sinus?

What will be an ideal response?

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