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The portion of the brain which regulates heat is known as

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Medulla oblongata

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Hypothalamus

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Cerebrum

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Cerebellum

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Solution

The correct option is B
Hypothalamus

Hypothalamus present in the brain, next to the pituitary gland, is the principle heat regulating center of the body. It is commonly referred to as the 'natural thermostat'.

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