Multiple choice

The gland that contains the body's thermostat is _________.

  1. pineal

  2. pituitary

  3. thyroid

  4. hypothalamus
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The hypothalamus is the body's thermoregulatory center, often called the 'thermostat.' It maintains core body temperature around 37°C through mechanisms like sweating, shivering, and blood flow regulation. The pineal gland (A) regulates sleep-wake cycles via melatonin, pituitary (B) is the 'master gland' for hormones, and thyroid (C) controls metabolic rate.

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