The hypothalamus is a grape-sized structure in the forebrain that
a. controls posture, muscle tone, and coordination and stores skill memories.
b. acts as a final switching station for most incoming sensory information on their way to the cortex.
c. is associated with attention, alertness, and some reflexes, such as coughing, sneezing, and vomiting.
d. is involved in temperature control, hormone release, emotions, and motives, such as hunger and thirst.
ANSWER: d
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