Injury Localized to the Hypothalamus Would Most Likely Disrupt

question 63

Multiple Choice

Injury localized to the hypothalamus would most likely disrupt

• A) short-term memory.
• B) coordination during locomotion.
• C) executive functions, such as decision making.
• D) sorting of sensory information.
• E) regulation of body temperature.

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