The specific region of hypothalamus, responsible for physiological sweat secretion is

Para-ventricular nucleus

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Median preoptic nucleus

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Median eminence

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Pars distalis

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Solution

The correct option is A Para-ventricular nucleus
The paraventricular nucleus (PVN) is a nucleus in the hypothalamus. It is a group of neurons that can be activated by physiological changes including stress.
It is responsible for physiological sweat secretion.
Hence the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus is responsible for physiological sweat secretion.
So, the correct answer is 'Para-ventricular nucleus'.

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