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The hypothalamus controls:

A Only voluntary movement
B Body temperature, hunger, thirst, circadian rhythm, and pituitary gland hormone release
C Only digestion
D Only heart rate

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Hypothalamus: master regulator connecting nervous and endocrine systems. Controls homeostasis and pituitary output.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "The hypothalamus controls:" is Option B: Body temperature, hunger, thirst, circadian rhythm, and pituitary gland hormone release.

The other options — A) Only voluntary movement, C) Only digestion, D) Only heart rate — are incorrect for this DAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Hypothalamus: master regulator connecting nervous and endocrine systems. Controls homeostasis and pituitary output.

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