PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What part of the brain is the “coordination center” controlling respiration, blood pressure, and chemical balance?
A
hypothalamus
B
thalamus
C
cerebellum
D
cerebrum
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Your hypothalamus, a structure deep in your brain, acts as your body’s smart control coordinating center. Its main function is to keep your body in a stable state called homeostasis.

Detailed explanation-2: -The cerebellum sits at the back of your head, under the cerebrum. It controls coordination and balance.

Detailed explanation-3: -The respiratory center is located in the medulla oblongata and is involved in the minute-to-minute control of breathing.

Detailed explanation-4: -The hypothalamus is located at the base of the brain. It makes hormones that control hormones released in the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus controls water balance, sleep, temperature, appetite, mood, reproductive behaviors, and blood pressure.

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