NEET2018ZoologyChemical Coordination and IntegrationActual
Function of hypothalamus is
Options
- Athermoregulation
- Bwater balance
- Ccontrol of hormone function
- DAll of the above
Correct answer
D. All of the above
Step-by-step solution
The functions of hypothalamus include thermoregulation, water balance and control of hormone functions. It is located below the thalamus and is a part of limbic system. It synthesises and secretes certain neurohormones which in turn stimulate or inhibit the secretion of pituitary hormones. It controls other activities also like sleep, hunger, body temperature, etc.