Which part of the brain is responsible for thermoregulation?
- Corpus callosum
- Medulla oblongata
- Cerebrum
- Hypothalamus
Answer
(4) Hypothalamus
Solution
As per NCERT, the hypothalamus (base of the thalamus) contains a number of centres which control body temperature, urge for eating and drinking.
⇒ Corpus callosum only connects the two cerebral hemispheres; medulla oblongata controls respiration, cardiovascular reflexes and gastric secretions.
∴ Thermoregulation is controlled by the hypothalamus.
Answer: (4)