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The nerve centres which control the body temperature and the urge for eating are contained in:

1. hypothalamus
2. pons
3. cerebellum
4. thalamus

Correct answer: hypothalamus

Solution

The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating body temperature and controlling the urge for eating, among other functions.

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