Hipotalamo Flashcards
What part of the brain is primarily involved in motivation and emotion?
Hypothalamus
True or False: The hypothalamus regulates both hormonal and autonomic responses related to emotion.
True
Fill in the blank: The hypothalamus is crucial for maintaining ______ balance, which affects emotional responses.
homeostatic
Which hormone, released by the hypothalamus, is associated with stress and emotional responses?
Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of the hypothalamus? A) Regulating hunger B) Controlling body temperature C) Processing visual information
C) Processing visual information
Short Answer: How does the hypothalamus influence emotional behavior?
By regulating the release of hormones and autonomic nervous system responses.
What is the primary role of the hypothalamus in the context of motivation?
To integrate and respond to internal and external stimuli that drive behaviors.
True or False: The hypothalamus is involved in the regulation of sleep and circadian rhythms, which can impact emotional states.
True
Fill in the blank: The hypothalamus interacts with the ______ system to modulate emotional responses.
limbic
Multiple Choice: Which of the following behaviors is influenced by the hypothalamus? A) Eating B) Sleeping C) Both A and B
C) Both A and B