Injury localized to the hypothalamus would most likely disrupt:

1. short-term memory

2. co-ordination during locomotion

3. executive functions, such as decision making

4. regulation of body temperature

Subtopic:  Diencephalon |
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The nerve centres which control the body temperature and the urge for eating are contained in:

1. hypothalamus 

2. pons

3. cerebellum

4. thalamus

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Select the answer with correct matching of the structure, its location and function:

A B C
1. Cerebellum Mid brain Controls respiration
and gastric secretions
2. Hypothalamus Fore brain Controls body
temperature, urge for
eating and drinking
3. Blind spot Near the place where optic nerve leaves the eye Rods and cones are
present but inactive here
4. Eustachian
tube
Anterior part of internal ear Equalizes air pressure on either sides of
tympanic membrane
Subtopic:  Diencephalon |
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Which part of the human brain is concerned with the regulation of body temperature?

1. Medulla oblongata

2. Cerebellum

3. Cerebrum

4. Hypothalamus

Subtopic:  Diencephalon | Cerebrum, EEG & Sleep |
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