Hipotalamo Flashcards

1
Q

What part of the brain is primarily involved in motivation and emotion?

A

Hypothalamus

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2
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True or False: The hypothalamus regulates both hormonal and autonomic responses related to emotion.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: The hypothalamus is crucial for maintaining ______ balance, which affects emotional responses.

A

homeostatic

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4
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Which hormone, released by the hypothalamus, is associated with stress and emotional responses?

A

Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)

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5
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of the hypothalamus? A) Regulating hunger B) Controlling body temperature C) Processing visual information

A

C) Processing visual information

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6
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Short Answer: How does the hypothalamus influence emotional behavior?

A

By regulating the release of hormones and autonomic nervous system responses.

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7
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What is the primary role of the hypothalamus in the context of motivation?

A

To integrate and respond to internal and external stimuli that drive behaviors.

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True or False: The hypothalamus is involved in the regulation of sleep and circadian rhythms, which can impact emotional states.

A

True

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9
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Fill in the blank: The hypothalamus interacts with the ______ system to modulate emotional responses.

A

limbic

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10
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following behaviors is influenced by the hypothalamus? A) Eating B) Sleeping C) Both A and B

A

C) Both A and B

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