In which part of the brain contains the body's "thermostat"?
A) hypothalamus
B) amygdala
C) thalamus
D) anterior pituitary gland
E) medulla

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The hypothalamus is responsible for maintaining homeostasis in the body, including regulating body temperature. It contains a "thermostat" that responds to information from temperature receptors in the skin and internal organs to initiate appropriate responses to maintain a stable body temperature.

In Which Part of the Brain Contains the Body's "Thermostat