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Question
Which of the following is NOT listed as a function of the hypothalamus in the slides?
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Processing auditory stimuli is not a function of the hypothalamus; this occurs in the temporal lobe and other auditory pathways. The hypothalamus regulates heart rate, blood pressure, appetite, thirst, body temperature, and releases ADH and oxytocin.
Hint
Auditory processing is associated with the temporal lobe, not the hypothalamus.