Eating, drinking, sexual behavior, and body temperature control are most strongly influenced by the
A) hippocampus.
B) thalamus.
C) hypothalamus.
D) amygdala.
Answer: C
Rationale: The hypothalamus is a brain structure that regulates basic biological needs and motivational systems, such as those involved in hunger, thirst, sexual behavior, and body temperature. These are not functions associated with the other structures listed.
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