WBR0878
| Author | PageAuthor:: |
|---|---|
| Exam Type | ExamType::USMLE Step 1 |
| Main Category | MainCategory::Pathophysiology |
| Sub Category | SubCategory::Musculoskeletal/Rheumatology |
| Prompt | [[Prompt::A researcher is studying the various functions of the hypothalamus in rats. He selectively stimulates 4 different areas of the hypothalamus numbered 1 till 4 by local application of 250 nl of 1 M solution of glutamate and then monitors the bodily responses in the anesthetized rats. After repetitive stimulation of area 3, the researcher notices a sharp but transient increase in interscapular brown fat thermogenesis and core temperature. Which nucleus of the hypothalamus is most likely represented by area 3?]] |
| Answer A | AnswerA::Posterior nucleus |
| Answer A Explanation | AnswerAExp:: |
| Answer B | AnswerB::Anterior nucleus |
| Answer B Explanation | AnswerBExp:: |
| Answer C | AnswerC::Ventromedial nucleus |
| Answer C Explanation | AnswerCExp:: |
| Answer D | AnswerD::Lateral nucleus |
| Answer D Explanation | AnswerDExp:: |
| Answer E | AnswerE::Paraventricular nucleus |
| Answer E Explanation | AnswerEExp:: |
| Right Answer | RightAnswer:: |
| Explanation | [[Explanation::References: 10.1016/0006-8993(90)90145-2 |
| Approved | Approved::No |
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| Linked Question | Linked:: |
| Order in Linked Questions | LinkedOrder:: |