The body temperature is regulated by— A) Pituitory gland B) Hypothalamus C) Pineal gland D) Thyroid gland
Option B) Hypothalamus is a portion of the brain that contains a number of small nuclei with a variety of functions. One of the most important functions of the hypothalamus is to link the nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary gland (hypophysis). The hypothalamus is responsible for certain metabolic processes and other activities of the autonomic nervous system.