The Primary Thermostat of the Body is Located in the ____

Question

The primary thermostat of the body is located in the ____.  
A) pons
B) hypothalamus
C) medulla oblongata
D) thymus
E) thyroid gland

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus is the primary thermostat of the body, as it is responsible for regulating body temperature through various mechanisms such as sweating, shivering, and adjusting blood flow to the skin. The pons and medulla oblongata also play important roles in regulating body temperature, but the hypothalamus is the primary center. The thymus and thyroid gland are not directly involved in temperature regulation.