Which of the Following Brain Structures Has Been Described as the Body's

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following brain structures has been described as the body's "thermostat?"

• A) The prefrontal cortex
• B) The hypothalamus
• C) The nucleus accumbens
• D) The amygdala

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