Central Coordination of Vertebrate Biological Rhythms in Physiology and Behaviour

Question

Central coordination of vertebrate biological rhythms in physiology and behaviour reside in the
A)pituitary gland.
B)hypothalamus.
C)cerebrum.
D)cerebellum.
E)thalamus.

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus plays a key role in central coordination of vertebrate biological rhythms, including the sleep-wake cycle, temperature regulation, feeding behavior, and hormone release. The pituitary gland is also important in hormone regulation, but it does not have the same role in coordinating rhythms. The cerebrum, cerebellum, and thalamus are involved in various aspects of brain function, but they are not the primary centers for circadian rhythm regulation.