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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The thermoregulatory centre in the human brain is the.
A
Pituitary
B
Spinal cord
C
Cerebellum
D
Hypothalamus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A section of the brain called the hypothalamus controls thermoregulation. It issues instructions to muscles, organs, glands, and nervous system when it senses the core internal temperature is becoming too low or too high.

Detailed explanation-2: -Thermoregulatory centre in the body of man is found in hypothalamus.

Detailed explanation-3: -The human body maintains the temperature that enzymes work best, which is around 37°C. This process is controlled by the thermoregulatory centre, which is contained in the hypothalamus in the brain, and it contains receptors sensitive to the temperature of the blood.

Detailed explanation-4: -Our internal body temperature is regulated by a part of our brain called the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus checks our current temperature and compares it with the normal temperature of about 37°C. If our temperature is too low, the hypothalamus makes sure that the body generates and maintains heat.

Detailed explanation-5: -The hypothalamus is at the base of the thalamus. Hypothalamus includes a variety of centres that regulate body temperature, and compulsion to eat and drink.

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