The Region of the Brain That Is the Most Important

question 71

Multiple Choice

The region of the brain that is the most important control area for homeostatic regulation of the internal environment is:

• A) the thalamus.
• B) the hippocampus.
• C) the cerebrum.
• D) the cerebellum.
• E) the hypothalamus.

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