What Part of the Brain Controls the Thirst Mechanism

Question

What part of the brain controls the thirst mechanism?
A)medulla oblongata
B)hypothalamus
C)cerebellum
D)pons

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus is the part of the brain responsible for regulating the thirst mechanism. It receives signals from certain receptors in the body that indicate a decrease in fluid levels and subsequently triggers the sensation of thirst.