Question

The __________ is the part of the brain thought to be responsible for a person's hunger drive. A. hypothalamus B. central cortex C. frontal lobe D. cerebellum

Answer 1

The best answer among the following choices to fill in the blank would be A).

Answer 2

Answer;

A. Hypothalamus

The hypothalamus is the part of the brain thought to be responsible for a person's hunger drive.

Explanation;

• Hypothalamus is the bridge between the nervous system and the endocrine system, which regulates hormones in the body, the hypothalamus also controls body temperature and is responsible for sensations of hunger and thirst.
• Hypothalamus is the main regulatory organ for appetite. Hypothalamus is a section of the brain which is responsible for hormone production. The hormones produced by this ares controls body temperature, thirst, hunger, sleep and mood.