Category: Everyday Science | Last updated: 2026-09-18

The hypothalamus controls:

A) Only voluntary movement
B) Body temperature, hunger, thirst, circadian rhythm, and pituitary gland hormone release
C) Only digestion
D) Only heart rate

Explanation

Hypothalamus: master regulator connecting nervous and endocrine systems. Controls homeostasis and pituitary output.

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