Question

Which of the following statements are true regarding the hypothalamus?

• 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.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

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.