Jason has recently started running and is training for a 5k race. He notices that when he starts running he immediately feels overheated, but within a minute or so he begins sweating to reduce his core body temperature
Which part of the brain is responsible for this function of temperature regulation?
a) hypothalamus
b) hippocampus
c) cerebellum
d) tectum
ANS: A, The hypothalamus is the "guardian of health" because it plays a role in watching over important body systems and processes.
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