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NEET2010ZoologyNeural Control and CoordinationActual

The nerve centres which control the body temperature and the urge for eating are contained in

Options

  1. Ahypothalamus
  2. Bpons
  3. Ccerebellum
  4. Dthalamus

Correct answer

A. hypothalamus

Step-by-step solution

Hypothalamus is the part of the sides and floor of the brain derived from the forebrain. It lies at the base of thalamus. The hypothalamus contains a number of centres, which control body temperature, urge for eating and drinking. It also contains several groups of neurosecretory cells, which secrete hormones called, hypothalamic hormones.

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