1) The lateral geniculate nucleus relays impulses from the retina to the cortex.
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1) The lateral geniculate nucleus relays impulses from the retina to the cortex. This nucleus is contained in the:
A. hypothalamus
B. thalamus
C. cerebellum
D. basal ganglia
E. All are correct
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2) Releasing hormones that control the anteior pituitary gland are produced by the:
A. pineal gland
B. thalamus
C. hypothalamus
D. medulla oblongata
E. corpus callosum
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3) Patterns of sleep are established by the
A. suprachiasmatic nucleus of the hypothalamus
B. substantia nigra of the midbrain
C. copora quadrigemina of the midbrain
D. decussation of pyramids in the medulla
E. arbor vitae of the cerebellum
Explanation / Answer
Ans 1.....B thalamus
Lateral geniculate nucleus is also called lateral geniculate body.it is one of the component of pathway for vision that is visual pathway.
Ans 2....C
Hypothalamus
Hypothalamus is connected to anterior pituitary by the nerve route.hypothalmus releases releasing hormone that act on pituitary gland and regulate it's.secretion.
Ans 3...A
Suprachiasmatic nucleus of the hypothalamus
It is located just above the optic chiasma.currently it is considered the most.important area to.control pattern of sleep like REM ,NREM sleep
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