In animals,the processes of hunger and thirst are controlled as clearly as the processes controlling body temperature.However,in humans it may be more appropriate to say that
A) hunger and thirst are influenced,rather than controlled,by various CNS and PNS components.
B) hunger is not actually affected by the brain,although thirst is controlled by CNS components.
C) homeostasis is only effective in animals,not in humans.
D) thirst is controlled by CNS components,but hunger is controlled by set points.

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While hunger and thirst are influenced by various CNS and PNS components in humans, they are not as clearly controlled as in animals. Factors such as social and emotional cues can also impact human hunger and thirst, making it more appropriate to say they are influenced rather than fully controlled.

In Animals,the Processes of Hunger and Thirst Are Controlled as Clearly