Which of the following is a likely effect of damage to the hypothalamus?
A) reduced use of left arm
B) deregulation of hormones
C) development of aphasia
D) reduced ability to reason
Answer: B
Rationale: The hypothalamus is a brain structure that regulates basic biological needs and motivational systems. Specialized chemicals called releasing factors are secreted by the hypothalamus and stimulate the pituitary to release specific hormones.
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