Injury localized to the hypothalamus would most likely disrupt
- short-term memory
- co-ordination during locomotion
- executive functions, such as decision making
- regulation of body temperature.
Answer
(4) regulation of body temperature.
Solution
As per NCERT, the hypothalamus contains a number of centres which control body temperature, urge for eating and drinking.
⇒ Co-ordination of movement is a function of the cerebellum; memory and decision making are functions of the cerebrum.
∴ Injury to the hypothalamus would disrupt regulation of body temperature.
Answer: (4)