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The nerve centres which control the body temperature and the urge for eating

The nerve centres which control the body temperature and the urge for eating are contained in:

Options

(a) hypothalamus
(b) pons
(c) cerebellum
(d) thalamus

Correct Answer:

hypothalamus

Explanation:

Hypothalamus contains important nerve centres that controls the body temperature, thirst, hunger and eating, water balance and sexual function.

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