BYU Cell 220 Exam 2 / Latest Exam||2025-2026||Veridied
questions and Answers||Newest Version
What is cerebrospinal fluid? (CSF) - ANSWER-
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear, colorless bodily fluid
found in the brain and spine. It is produced in the choroid
plexus of the brain.
What is the hypothalamus - ANSWER-One of the most
important functions of the hypothalamus is to link the
nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary
gland (hypophysis).
Functions of the hypothalamus - ANSWER-Control of
ANS: the hypothalamus crontrols and integrates activities
,of the autonomic nervous system, thus it is a major
regulator of heart rate, movement of food through the GIT,
contraction of urinary bladder
Producing hormones: for anterior pituitary it produces 5
releasing and 2 inhibiting hormones and for posterior
pituitary it produces oxytocin and antidiuretic hormones.
Functions of the hypothalamus cont - ANSWER-
Regulations of emotional/behavioural patterns: together
with limbic system it participates in expressions of rage,
aggression, pain and pleasure and behavioural behaviours
relate to sexual arousal.
, Regulation of eating and drinking: through feeding center,
satiety center and thirst centre.
Controls body temperature and regulation of circadian
rhythms and states of consciousness.
What is a cerebrum - ANSWER-the principal and most
anterior part of the brain in vertebrates, located in the front
area of the skull and consisting of two hemispheres, left
and right, separated by a fissure. It is responsible for the
integration of complex sensory and neural functions and
the initiation and coordination of voluntary activity in the
body.
questions and Answers||Newest Version
What is cerebrospinal fluid? (CSF) - ANSWER-
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear, colorless bodily fluid
found in the brain and spine. It is produced in the choroid
plexus of the brain.
What is the hypothalamus - ANSWER-One of the most
important functions of the hypothalamus is to link the
nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary
gland (hypophysis).
Functions of the hypothalamus - ANSWER-Control of
ANS: the hypothalamus crontrols and integrates activities
,of the autonomic nervous system, thus it is a major
regulator of heart rate, movement of food through the GIT,
contraction of urinary bladder
Producing hormones: for anterior pituitary it produces 5
releasing and 2 inhibiting hormones and for posterior
pituitary it produces oxytocin and antidiuretic hormones.
Functions of the hypothalamus cont - ANSWER-
Regulations of emotional/behavioural patterns: together
with limbic system it participates in expressions of rage,
aggression, pain and pleasure and behavioural behaviours
relate to sexual arousal.
, Regulation of eating and drinking: through feeding center,
satiety center and thirst centre.
Controls body temperature and regulation of circadian
rhythms and states of consciousness.
What is a cerebrum - ANSWER-the principal and most
anterior part of the brain in vertebrates, located in the front
area of the skull and consisting of two hemispheres, left
and right, separated by a fissure. It is responsible for the
integration of complex sensory and neural functions and
the initiation and coordination of voluntary activity in the
body.
