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The area of the brain responsible for maintaining homeostasis by regulating processes such as hunger, thirst, body temperature, and water balance is ______.


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Thalamus

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Cerebrum

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Hypothalamus

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Limbic system

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Solution

The correct option is C

Hypothalamus


The cerebrum is wrapped around a structure called thalamus, which is a major coordinating centre for sensory and motor signaling. At the base of the thalamus is the hypothalamus.

Hypothalamus has the following functions – Control body temperature, urge for eating and drinking. It secretes different hormones that help in maintaining homeostasis.


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