The control center that functions as the body's thermostat is a group of neurons in the anterior part of the hypothalamus, called the
A) corpus callosum
B) anterior commissure
C) optic chiasm
D) lamina terminalis
E) preoptic area

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The preoptic area of the anterior hypothalamus acts as the body's thermostat, regulating temperature by receiving input about the body's temperature and initiating responses to either cool or heat the body as necessary.

The Control Center That Functions as the Body's Thermostat Is