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Question
Thermostat of a bird or mammal is in its
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The hypothalamus contains the body's thermoregulatory center (thermostat). It receives input from thermoreceptors in the skin and blood, and coordinates responses such as sweating, shivering, vasodilation, and vasoconstriction to maintain core body temperature within a narrow range in endotherms (birds and mammals).
Hint
This region of the forebrain is responsible for maintaining homeostatic regulation of body temperature.