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Charmaine Junio
Human Physiology Week 7-13
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How does the hypothalamus interact with the pituitary gland? | It releases hormones that control pituitary secretions, linking the nervous and endocrine systems. |
| What would result from damage to the ventral nerve root? | Loss of voluntary motor control in the associated body area. |
| What vital functions are regulated by the medulla oblongata? | Heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rhythm. |
| Why is the cerebellum essential for smooth muscle activity? | It refines motor commands for coordination and balance. |
| Where is cerebrospinal fluid produced? | In the choroid plexuses of the brain’s ventricles. |
| How does the pons influence both sensory and motor pathways? | It acts as a bridge, relaying signals between the spinal cord, cerebellum, and cortex. |
| What three structures protect the spinal cord? | Vertebrae, meninges, and cerebrospinal fluid. |
| What triggers the release of CSF into the subarachnoid space? | Pressure and slow regulation within ventricles and choroid plexus. |
| What three structures protect the spinal cord? | Vertebrae, meninges, and cerebrospinal fluid. |
| What are the three layers of the meninges? | Dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater. |
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