The part of the brain most closely associated with thirst is the
A) medulla.
B) pituitary gland.
C) hypothalamus.
D) hippocampus.

Name: The part of the brain most closely associated with thirst is the A) medulla. B) pituitary gland. C) hypothalamus. D) hippocampus.
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The hypothalamus plays a key role in regulating thirst by detecting changes in blood volume and osmolarity. When blood volume and/or osmolarity is too low, the hypothalamus triggers thirst and sends signals to increase water intake.

The Part of the Brain Most Closely Associated with Thirst