Which part of the brain controls body temperature, appetite, sleep, sexual desire, and emotions?
A) hypothalamus
B) cerebrum
C) cerebellum
D) thalamus
A) hypothalamus
The hypothalamus controls body temperature, appetite, sleep, sexual desire, and
emotions. The cerebrum is responsible for thoughts, judgment, memory, problem solving, and
language. The cerebellum aids in coordinating voluntary body movements and maintaining
balance and equilibrium. The thalamus serves as a center for relaying impulses from the eyes,
ears, and skin to the cerebrum.
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