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Which of the following statements are true regarding the hypothalamus?
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Options:
  • A It is situated at the base of rhombencephalon.
  • B It has centres for breathing and respiration.
  • C It has centres which control body temperature, urge for eating and drinking.
  • D It is connected to the posterior pituitary with hypothalamo-hypophyseal portal system.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: It has centres which control body temperature, urge for eating and drinking.
The hypothalamus has centres which control body temperature and the urge for eating and drinking. It is a part of forebrain and diencephalon. It is connected to the anterior pituitary with hypothalamo-hypophyseal portal system. The centres for breathing and respiration are present in pons and medulla.

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