Body heat is controlled by an area of the brain called the:
- hypothalamus.
- pituitary gland.
- pineal gland.
- basal ganglia.
ANSWER - hypothalamus.
- Explanation:
- The hypothalamus is the part of the brain responsible for regulating body temperature.
- It acts as the body's thermostat, detecting changes in temperature and initiating responses to maintain homeostasis (e.g., sweating to cool down or shivering to generate heat).
Definitions of other options:
Pituitary gland: Known as the "master gland," it controls various hormones but does not regulate body temperature directly.
Pineal gland: Produces melatonin and regulates sleep-wake cycles, not temperature.
Basal ganglia: Involved in movement and coordination, not temperature regulation.
