A patient with a C-3 spinal cord injury is exhibiting extreme temperature elevations due to his injury. The nurse knows that the area of the brain that regulates body temperature is which of the following?
A) Cerebellum
B) Thalamus
C) Hypothalamus
D) Midbrain
Ans: C
Feedback: The hypothalamus works with the pituitary gland to maintain fluid balance and regulate temperature by promoting vasoconstriction or vasodilatation. The cerebellum functions in balance and coordination. The thalamus is a relay station for all sensation except smell; all memory, sensation, and pain impulses also pass through this section of the brain. The midbrain is the center for auditory and visual reflexes.
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