A Patient's History Shows Drinking 4 to 6 L of Fluid

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Multiple Choice

A patient's history shows drinking 4 to 6 L of fluid and eating more than 6,000 calories per day. Which part of the central nervous system is most likely dysfunctional for this patient?

• A) Amygdala
• B) Parietal lobe
• C) Hippocampus
• D) Hypothalamus

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