Question
Biology Question on human nervous system
The nerve centres which control the body temperature and the urge for eating are in
A
Pons
B
Cerebellum
C
Thalamus
D
Hypothalamus
Answer
Hypothalamus
Explanation
Solution
Hypothalamus is the region of the forebrain in the floor of the third ventricle, linked with the thalamus above and the pituitary gland below. It contains several important centres controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and eating, water balance, and sexual function. It is also closely connected with emotional activity and sleep and functions as a centre for the integration of hormonal and autonomic nervous activity through its control of the pituitary secretions.