alleryYour body temperature and the urge to eat and drink are set by the:
APons region
BThalamus
CHypothalamus
DCerebellum
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Hypothalamus
1. A small region lies at the base of the thalamus.
2. It holds centres for temperature, hunger and thirst.
3. It is the hypothalamus.
_Source: syllabus Biology, Chapter 21, Neural Control and Coordination._
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