What Would an Injury Localized to the Hypothalamus Most Likely

question 21

Multiple Choice

What would an injury localized to the hypothalamus most likely disrupt?

• A)short-term memory
• B)coordination during locomotion
• C)executive functions, such as decision making
• D)regulation of body temperature
• E)ability to finely control calcium levels in the blood

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