Biology PYQ 210 of 399 · Nervous System & Sense Organs

Body temperature is regulated by :

  1. AThalamus
  2. BHypothalamus
  3. CCerebellum
  4. DMedulla
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

64th BPSC Prelims 2018

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Correct answer: (b) Hypothalamus

Explanation

The hypothalamus, at the base of the brain, is the body's thermostat: it keeps body temperature steady.

It also controls hunger, thirst, water balance and emotions, and it regulates the pituitary gland.

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