Multiple choice

Which portion of brain acts as a thermostat?

  1. Medulla oblongata

  2. Hypothalamus

  3. Cerebrum

  4. Cerebellum
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B Correct answer
Explanation

'Hypothalamus', a portion of forebrain acts like thermostat. When the body tends to cool, it speeds up the heat producing process and when the body tends to get overheated, it accelerates the cooling process.

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