Question 1
Jessica just had a baby and is breastfeeding for the first time. Her pituitary gland will have released which two hormones in response to the birth and breast feeding.
◦ Thyroid and prolactin
◦ Insulin and glucagon
◦ Prolactin and oxytocin
◦ Oxytocin and melatonin
Question 2
Jonquin is a brilliant pianist who practices six hours a day. What would you predict about Jonquin's brain?
◦ Jonquin will have one small set of cells in his brain dedicated to piano playing.
◦ Jonquin will have fewer cell connections for motor behaviors associated with piano playing.
◦ Jonquin will have more cell connections in his brain associated with piano playing.
◦ Jonquin's brain will look and behave the same way as any other brain.
Brain Cells
Brain comparison of some animals.
Left-brain thinking.
Sagittal section through brain and spinal cord showing the reticular formation
Sagittal section of brain
The human brain