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The Hypothalamus and Its Hormones

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

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Medulla oblongata

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Cerebellum

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Cerebral lobe

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Hypothalamus

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Solution

The correct option is D
Hypothalamus

In mammals, the hypothalamus maintains homeostasis, i.e. it regulates body temperature.

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