Which Brain Structure Regulates Such Bodily Functions as Thirst and Hunger

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which brain structure regulates such bodily functions as thirst and hunger, fluid concentrations, and body temperature?

• A)reticular formation
• B)hippocampus
• C)thalamus
• D)medulla
• E)hypothalamus

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