Select all correct descriptions of the hypothalamus.

A. consists of masses of gray matter deep within the cerebral hemispheres
B. controls the pituitary gland
C. regulates hunger, thirst, sleep, body temperature, and water balance
D. integrating center that helps maintain homeostasis
E. consists of two masses of gray matter located in the sides and roof of the third ventricle


Answer: B,C & D.

B. controls the pituitary gland
C. regulates hunger, thirst, sleep, body temperature, and water balance
D. integrating center that helps maintain homeostasis

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