chapter 14 pt.2

Question 1

what does the pineal gland secrete?

Answer 1

melatonin

Question 2

anterior nuclei

Answer 2

part of the limbic system

Question 3

medial nuclei

Answer 3

integrates sensory information and emotions to the frontal lobes

Question 4

ventral nuclei

Answer 4

• relay information from cerebellum and basal nuclei to motor area of cerebral cortex
• sensory information to primary sensory cortex

Question 5

pulvinar nuclei

Answer 5

integrate sensory information to associated parts of cerebral cortex

Question 6

lateral geniculate nuclei

Answer 6

project visual information to visual cortex

Question 7

medial geniculate nuclei

Answer 7

project auditory information to auditory cortex

Question 8

lateral group

Answer 8

integrates sensory information, influence emotions

Question 9

8 functions of the hypothalamus

Answer 9

1. secretes ADH and oxytocin
2. regulates body temperature (pre optic area)
3. controls autonomic functions (HR, BP, BR)
4. controls circadian rhythms (suprachiasmatic nucleus)
5. coordination of voluntary and autonomic functions
6. coordination of nervous and endocrine systems
7. subconscious control of skeletal muscle
8. produces emotions and behavior drives
   (stimulating feeding center or thirst center)