The thermoregulatory centre of the human body is located in the
Correct answer: B. hypothalamus
- A. medulla oblongata
- B. hypothalamus
- C. cerebellum
- D. skin itself
Explanation
The hypothalamus contains receptors that monitor the temperature of the blood flowing through it and also receives information from temperature receptors in the skin, then coordinates sweating, shivering and changes in blood flow. The medulla controls heart rate and breathing, and the cerebellum handles balance and coordination of movement. Skin receptors detect the change but cannot organise the response.
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About Thermoregulation
Thermoregulation maintains body temperature through negative feedback controlled mainly by the hypothalamus. It covers vasodilation and vasoconstriction, sweating, shivering, changes in metabolic heat production and behavioural responses, while distinguishing heat loss by radiation, conduction, convection and evaporation from temperature regulation itself.
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