GENERAL HISTOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM SPECIAL SENSE

CEREBRUM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What part of the brain controls hunger and thirst?
A
Hypothalamus
B
Thalamus
C
Pons
D
Medulla Oblongata
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The hypothalamus controls hunger, thirst, temperature, aggression, and sex drive. It also controls the pituitary gland, which controls the secretion of many hormones.

Detailed explanation-2: -The LH is generally known as the hunger center, and two of its main functions are the stimulation of feeding behavior and arousal. Electrical stimulation of the LH results in ravenous eating behavior, and animals are extremely motivated to work for a food reward (Stuber and Wise, 2016).

Detailed explanation-3: -The hypothalamus plays a significant role in the endocrine system. The function of the hypothalamus is to maintain your body’s internal balance, which is known as homeostasis. To do this, the hypothalamus helps stimulate or inhibit many of your body’s key processes, including: Heart rate and blood pressure.

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