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in Class 12 by kratos

A man is admitted in a hospital. He is suffering from an abnormally low body temperature, loss of appetite and extreme thirst. His brain scan would probably show a tumour in :

(A) Medulla oblongata

(B) Pons Varolli

(C) Cerebellum

(D) Hypothalamus

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by kratos
 
Best answer

Correct option (D) Hypothalamus

Explanation:

Hypothalamus is centre for hunger, thirst, sweating, sleep, fatigue, temperature, anger, pleasure, love hate, and satisfaction. Thus, if a man is suffering from given abnormalities, he has a tumour in his hypothalamus.

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