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The centre of hunger or centre which regulates the amount of food we eat or out appetite is located in:

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Medulla
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Cerebrum
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Hypothalamus
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Alimentary canal
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Solution

The correct option is C Hypothalamus
The hypothalamus controls hunger, thirst, temperature, aggression and sexual desire. It also controls the pituitary gland which controls the secretion of many hormones.

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