In: Anatomy and Physiology
36) C. they prevent the aortic valve from everting
Chordae tendineae, they are the tendinous strands in the heart. They have an important role in holding the AV valves in place when blood is pumped through the heart. They are present in ventricles. As they are not related to the aortic valve, the answer is C.
37) C. growth hormone
Pituitary Hormone directly affects the Growth hormone (GH), also known as the somatotropic hormone (STH). Hence, the Answer is C.
38) C. ventral root
39) A. relay information in visual and auditory pathways
corpora quadrigemina for mammalian midbrain is an important part. It links the forebrain and hindbrain. They act as a reflex center for both hearing and vision. is an important part of mammalian midbrain.
40) D. infindibulum
Communication happens when chemicals(hormones) are delivered to pituitary, which is produced by the hypothalamus via blood vessels in the infundibulum.