The temperature of body is controlled by_______________?
Correct answer: D. Hypothalamus
- A. Medulla
- B. Precentral gyrus
- C. Diencephalon
- D. Hypothalamus
Explanation
The hypothalamus maintains body temperature by comparing thermal input with a set point and activating heat-loss or heat-production mechanisms. The medulla may participate in some responses, but it is not the main thermoregulatory centre.
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