higher cortical Flashcards
1
Q
cycles of periodicity shorter than 24 hours
A
ultradian rhythms
2
Q
cycle of periodicity longer than 24 hours
A
infradian rhythms
3
Q
cortisol is highest during _____ and lowest during ______
A
morning ; midnight
4
Q
pineal gland secrets what hormone?
A
Melatonin
5
Q
thirst center
A
lateral hypothalamus
6
Q
the one that secretes ADH into posterior pituitary
A
magnocellular cells
7
Q
paraventricular nuclei releases
A
oxytocin
8
Q
responsible for hunger
A
lateral hypothalamus
9
Q
links the nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary gland
A
hypothalamus
