Question

hypothalamic function. consider a person in late adulthood (age 65 or older) with an mri that shows reduced sizes in various brain structures in comparison to mris taken 15 years ago. the hypothalamus shows shrinkage, which negatively affects its function. what will this person in late adulthood experience as a result of the shrunken hypothalamus? shortened and/or disturbed sleep/wake cycle reduced ability to hear bad eye sight decreased critical thinking skills submit

Explanation:

The hypothalamus is involved in regulating the sleep - wake cycle. Shrinkage of the hypothalamus would disrupt this regulation, leading to a shortened and/or disturbed sleep/wake cycle. Hearing (related to the auditory system), eyesight (related to the visual system), and critical thinking skills (related to the cerebral cortex and other higher - order brain areas) are not directly regulated by the hypothalamus.

Answer:

Shortened and/or disturbed sleep/wake cycle