Neural Control and Coordination Question 16

16. The nerve centres which control the body temperature and the urge for eating are contained in:

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(a) hypothalamus

(b) pons

(c) cerebellum

(d) thalamus

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Answer : a

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(a) Hypothalamus contains important nerve centres that controls the body temperature, thirst, hunger and eating, water balance and sexual function.