Injury localized to the hypothalamus would most likely disrupt

Injury localized to the hypothalamus would most likely disrupt
  1. short-term memory
  2. co - ordination during locomotion
  3. executive functions, such as decision making
  4. regulation of body temperature

Solution

Hypothalamus is the master of the master gland. It controls a number of centers that control body temperature urge for eating and drinking. It also contains several groups of neurosecretory cells that secrete hormones called hypothalamic hormones. Along with the limbic system, the hypothalamus is also involved in the regulation of sexual behavior expression of emotional reaction and motivation. It is related to another gland called hypophysis or pituitary gland. It forms basically the neurohypophysis portion of the pituitary.

Asked in: NEET 2014

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