Where Is the Hypothalamus Located in the Body

question 50

Multiple Choice

Where is the hypothalamus located in the body?

• A) In the brain connected to the pituitary gland
• B) Near the heart
• C) In association with the thyroid
• D) At the body's core
• E) In the spinal column

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