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Injury localized to the hypothalamus would most likely disrupt:

  1. A
    short-term memory
  2. B
    coordination during locomotion
  3. C
    executive functions, such as decision making
  4. D
    regulation of body temperature

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The hypothalamus contains centers that control body temperature, hunger, and thirst. It acts as the body's thermostat.

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Injury localized to the hypothalamus would most likely disrupt:
A
short-term memory
B
coordination during locomotion
C
executive functions, such as decision making
D
regulation of body temperature

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