Injury localised to hypothalamus would most likely disrupt
A
Coordination during locomotion
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B
Executive functions, such as decision making
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C
Regulation of body temperature
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D
Short term memory
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Solution
The correct option is C Regulation of body temperature Correct option: C.
Hypothalamus is the primary centre for homeostasis i.e. maintaining the body's normal temperature and status. An injury to the hypothalamus will disrupt thermoregulation, therefore, leading to deregulation of body temperature.