Which Part of the Brain Is Responsible for Hunger, Thirst

question 227

Multiple Choice

Which part of the brain is responsible for hunger, thirst, sex, body temperature, and hormone secretion?

• A)reticular formation
• B)pons
• C)hypothalamus
• D)hippocampus

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Definitions:

Dominance Hierarchy

A social structuring within a group of animals where individuals are ranked according to their access to resources, with a clear pecking order.

Hunting Group Size

The number of individuals in a group that come together to hunt prey, influencing the strategy and success of the hunt.

Prey Abundance

The availability or population density of prey species in a given area, influencing the dynamics of predator-prey interactions.

Imprinting

A form of learning occurring at a particular life stage that is rapid and apparently independent of the consequences of behavior.