Question

A man is admitted in a hospital. He is suffering from an abnormally low body temperature, loss of appetite and extreme thirst. His brain scan would probably show a tumour in : 

(A) Medulla oblongata 

(B) Pons Varolli 

(C) Cerebellum 

(D) Hypothalamus

Answer 1

Correct option (D) Hypothalamus

Explanation:

Hypothalamus is centre for hunger, thirst, sweating, sleep, fatigue, temperature, anger, pleasure, love hate, and satisfaction. Thus, if a man is suffering from given abnormalities, he has a tumour in his hypothalamus.