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Thermoregulatory centre or thermostat in the body of homeothermal animals and man is found in

A
Skin
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Diencephalon
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C
Hypothalamus
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D
Pituitary
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Solution

The correct option is B Hypothalamus
The hypothalamus of the diencephalon present in the forebrain is called the thermostat of the body because it is responsible for maintaining the temperature of the body through the mechanism of the homeostasis.
A. Skin acts as a ventilator for perspiration.
B. Diencephalon is a big region, in which hypothalamus is present.
C. Hypothalamus is the thermostat of the body.
D. The pituitary gland is associated with the hypothalamus to perform chemical coordination via hormones.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Hypothalamus'

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