NEET 2009 Biology question

Which part of human brain is concerned with the regulation of body temperature?

(1)Cerebellum
(2)Cerebrum
(3)HypothalamusCorrect
(4)Medulla Oblongata

Answer: (3)

Solution

The hypothalamus, part of the forebrain (diencephalon), contains the thermoregulatory centre (along with centres for hunger, thirst and the regulation of hormones). It maintains the body temperature by promoting heat

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