Asked by
Prijma Joshi
on Dec 28, 2024
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The brain structure that appears to play a vital role in the regulation of temperature regulation, hunger, thirst and sexual motivation is the
A) hypothalamus.
B) limbic system.
C) thalamus.
D) cerebrum.
Temperature Regulation
The physiological and behavioral processes by which living organisms maintain their body temperature within a certain optimal range, despite external temperature changes.
Hypothalamus
A region of the brain that coordinates the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems, and involved in sleep and emotional activity.
Limbic System
A complex set of brain structures located on both sides of the thalamus, involved in processing emotions, motivation, and memory.
- Acquire knowledge on the brain's role in regulating primary physiological requirements and reactions.
- Familiarize oneself with the connection between the structural aspects of the brain and behavioral responses.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the brain's role in regulating primary physiological requirements and reactions.
- Familiarize oneself with the connection between the structural aspects of the brain and behavioral responses.