Question detail
Where is the thermoregulatory centre located?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
The human nervous system
Question
- A. In the heart
- B. In the lungs
- C. In the brain
- D. In the skin
Answer
In the brain
Explanation
The thermoregulatory centre is located in the brain and is responsible for monitoring and controlling body temperature.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Impulse Transmission
Students often confuse the role of temperature receptors in the skin with the thermoregulatory centre, thinking that the centre detects temperature changes directly.
Clarify that temperature receptors in the skin detect changes in external temperature and send impulses to the thermoregulatory centre in the brain, which then processes this information.
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