What part of the brain is responsible for regulating pituitary hormones and is known to regulate the body's temperature?
a. Thalamus
b. Cerebellum
c. Limbic system
d. Hypothalamus
D
The hypothalamus is responsible for regulation of metabolism, temperature, and emotions.
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