6. The hypothalamus is a control center for autonomic function. A. False B. True 7. The Jendrassik maneuver decreases the patellar reflex output by inhibiting descending tract input to the spinal reflex arc. A. False B. True 8. Testing the patellar reflex in a patient is a good indicator of overall brain function. A. True B. False
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The hypothalamus is a control center for autonomic function. A. False - This statement is false. The hypothalamus is indeed a control center for autonomic function. It regulates various bodily functions such as body temperature, hunger, thirst, and hormone Show more…
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