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Injury localized to the hypothalamus would most likely disrupt:

1. short-term memory.
2. co-ordination during locomotion.
3. executive functions, such as decision making.
4. regulation of body temperature.

Correct answer: regulation of body temperature.

Solution

The hypothalamus helps maintain internal balance by regulating autonomic and endocrine functions, especially body temperature. Damage there commonly disrupts thermoregulation rather than memory, movement coordination, or executive function.

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