Which part of the brain regulates the body temperature, hunger and water balance?

Hypothalamus

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Infundibulum

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Medulla oblongata

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Pons veroli

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Solution

The correct option is A Hypothalamus
The hypothalamus is a mass of grey matter present at the base of the cerebrum. The centre for thirst and drinking regulation is present in lateral hypothalamus while that for hunger and satiety is present in the arcuate nucleus, ventral nucleus and lateral hypothalamic area. The anterior hypothalamic region regulates body temperature.
So, the correct answer is option A.

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