In homeotherms, the brain centre, which regulates body temperature, is situated in

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In homeotherms, the brain centre, which regulates body temperature, is situated in

Options

(a) hypothalamus
(b) cerebral lobe
(c) cerebellum
(d) medulla oblongata

Correct Answer:

hypothalamus

Explanation:

The hypothalamus plays important role in controlling sleep, circadian rhythm, thirst, hunger, homeostasis, etc. Homeostasis means, it regulates the temperature of the body based on the change in environment temperature.

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Topics: Neural Control and Chemical Coordination (195)
Subject: Biology (4253)

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