Match the following:
-Regulates body temperature, water balance, and metabolism
A)hypothalamus
B)pituitary gland
C)epithalamus
D)medulla oblongata
E)thalamus
F)midbrain

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The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating body temperature, water balance, and metabolism through its control of the autonomic nervous system and secretion of various hormones.

Answer: B
 The pituitary gland is located just below the hypothalamus and is responsible for secreting hormones that regulate various bodily functions, including growth, reproduction, and water balance.

Answer: D
 The medulla oblongata is responsible for regulating many autonomic functions, including heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration, but it is not primarily involved in regulating body temperature, water balance, or metabolism.

Therefore, the best choices are A and B.

Match the Following: -Regulates Body Temperature, Water Balance, and Metabolism