Joe Begins to Experience Mood Swings and Disturbed Thirst and Hunger

question 1

Multiple Choice

Joe begins to experience mood swings and disturbed thirst and hunger. Imaging studies indicate that a brain tumor is the likely cause of these disorders. In what part of the brain is the tumor most likely located?

• A) reticular formation
• B) postcentral gyrus
• C) basal nuclei
• D) prefrontal cortex
• E) hypothalamus

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