The Hypothalamus

Question

The hypothalamus
A) is the body's thermostat.
B) can be affected by pyrogens.
C) is involved in thermoregulation.
D) All of the above are true.

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating body temperature, making it the body's thermostat. Pyrogens, such as those produced during an infection, can affect the hypothalamus and cause a fever. Therefore, all of the above statements are true.