What are the areas of the hypothalamus called that are specifically sensitive to certain stimuli to regulate body functions?
A) Nodes
B) Lobes
C) Neurocenters
D) Epicenters
C
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The hypothalamus has various neurocenters—areas specifically sensitive to certain stimuli—that regulate various body functions, including body temperature, thirst, hunger, water retention, blood pressure, respiration, reproduction, and emotional reactions. Areas of special sensitivity in the hypothalamus are not called depots, lobes, or epicenters.
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