Question

Select the answer with the correct matching of the structure, its location and function.

	Structure	Location	Function
(a)	Eustachian tube	Anterior part of internal ear	Equalizes air pressure on either side of tympanic membrane
(b)	Cerebellum	Midbrain	Controls respiration and gastric secretion
(c)	Hypothalamus	Forebrain	Controls body temperature, urge for eating and drinking
(d)	Blind spot	Near the place where optic nerve leaves the eye	Rods and cones are present but inactive here

• A. a
• B. b
• C. c
• D. d

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

c

The hypothalamus is a section of the brain responsible for hormone production. The hormones produced by this area of the brain govern body temperature, thirst, hunger, sleep, circadian rhythm, moods, sex drive and the release of other hormones in the body. The hypothalamus is located below the thalamus just above the brainstem.