PHYSIOLOGY
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Thalamus
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Hypothalamus
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Hypothalamus: Hypothalamus is a region that is located at the base of the brain and beneath the thalamus. It has a number of centres which control body temperature, the urge of eating(hungry) and hungry and drinking(thirst), blood pressure and emotional reactions.
Detailed explanation-2: -The hypothalamus is an area of the brain that produces hormones that control: Body temperature. Heart rate. Hunger.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.